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 (77 years old)
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Spain:
Salvador Cienfuegos was a former Secretary of Defense accused of drug trafficking in 2021.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was detained in the U.S. on allegations of links to drug trafficking.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was a former Mexican general detained by the DEA for alleged ties to organized crime.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was exonerated by the Mexican government while being investigated for drug trafficking in the United States.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was detained in California in 2020 accused of alleged links to drug trafficking.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was detained in the United States in 2020 on charges of alleged links to organized crime but was later found innocent in Mexico.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was charged in the United States but was returned to Mexico, where he was exonerated.
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Mexico:
Salvador Cienfuegos was returned to Mexico after being charged in the U.S. but was exonerated.
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Ecuador:
Salvador Cienfuegos was detained by the U.S. for drug trafficking but was released due to lack of evidence.
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Mexico:
Claudia Sheinbaum referenced the case of General Salvador Cienfuegos, who was detained without evidence.
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