
René Francis Merino
René Francis Merino is the Minister of National Defense of El Salvador, known for his role in overseeing the country's military and security operations. Recently, he gained attention for announcing the largest cocaine seizure in El Salvador's history, involving 6.68 tons of the drug captured during two naval operations in the Pacific Ocean.
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René Francis Merino detailed the first vessel intercepted in the largest cocaine seizure in El Salvador's history.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadDiario Co Latino·
El Salvador· 2026-07-09


