Tag Archives: ‘The Godfather’: Mexico’s ex-defence chief helped ship tons of cocaine and heroin

MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s former defence minister Salvador Cienfuegos used his power in office to protect a faction of the Beltran-Leyva cartel, directing operations against rival gangs and even finding maritime transport to ship drugs, US prosecutors said on Friday. Cienfuegos, arrested at Los Angeles airport on Thursday, took bribes in return for protection that included warning cartel members about US …

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