Salvador Cienfuegos
Salvador Cienfuegos is a former Mexican defense minister who gained notoriety after being arrested on drug-trafficking charges in the U.S. His case attracted significant attention due to the implications of high-level corruption within the Mexican government, particularly after his release under pressure from Mexico.
Born on Jun 14, 1948 (76 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 9 | 3.44 | 0.54% | +30% | 128,932,753 | 897,390 | $1,200,000 | 8,352$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,204 | $82,000 | 56$ |
| Spain | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| Totals | 12 | 202,257,721 | 932,782 | $3,382,000 | 9,413$ |
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Spain:
Salvador Cienfuegos was the head of the Army during the Peña Nieto government and was arrested for drug trafficking.
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Guatemala:
Salvador Cienfuegos was arrested for allegedly receiving bribes from a violent Mexican cartel.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was the Secretary of National Defense in Mexico during the Peña Nieto administration and faced accusations of drug trafficking.
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Switzerland:
Salvador Cienfuegos was arrested in the US for allegedly protecting drug cartels.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was detained in the U.S. on charges related to money laundering and drug trafficking.
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Mexico:
General Salvador Cienfuegos, known as 'El Padrino', was defended by the 'Subsubpresidenta' despite his controversial past.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was identified as a key actor in relation to the Beltrán Leyva cartel.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was the Secretary of Defense accused of complicity in drug trafficking.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was the Secretary of Defense whose arrest in the U.S. caused tensions with the Mexican government.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos reappeared, prompting Alejandro Gertz Manero to recall the investigation against him.
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