René Merino Monroy
René Merino Monroy is the Minister of National Defense of El Salvador, known for his role in implementing and overseeing security measures in the country. He has been a key figure in the government's efforts to combat gang violence and crime through various initiatives, including the state of emergency declared in 2022 in response to a surge in homicides. Under his leadership, significant actions have been taken to capture gang members and seize illegal weapons and drugs, contributing to a notable decrease in the crime rate in El Salvador.
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The Minister of Defense, René Merino Monroy, stated that a security perimeter has been established in San Bartolo to locate remnants of gangs.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-06-23
René Merino Monroy assured that the container found in Panama from El Salvador was manipulated when it left El Salvador.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-04-30René Merino Monroy is the Salvadoran Secretary of Defense who met with Pete Hegseth to discuss military cooperation.
EE. UU. estima impresionante el avance de El Salvador contra bandas terroristas extranjeras
Guatemala· 2025-04-17
Hegseth smiled but did not answer shouted questions about his advisers being implicated in a leak scandal on Wednesday at a bilateral meeting with El Salvador Defense Minister Rene Merino Monroy.
Third Pentagon appointee placed on administrative leave
United States· 2025-04-16
René Merino Monroy is the Minister of Defense accused of arbitrary detention and torture.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-18
René Merino Monroy is the Minister of National Defense who provided data on the government's actions under the state of exception.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-05
René Merino Monroy is the Minister of National Defense who provided data on the government's actions under the state of emergency.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-04