U.S.-Dominican Drug Enforcement Tensions

U.S. Ambassador Leah F. Campos closed DEA office in Dominican Republic due to internal investigation.
DEA supervisor Melitén Cordero arrested in DHS visa abuse probe.
2019 report found 1,000 sponsored foreign nationals lost track by law enforcement.
U.S.-Dominican cooperation on drug trafficking emphasized by Dominican minister.
Embassy stressed accountability; DHS and DEA did not comment.

Drug Enforcement | Visa Abuse | Diplomatic Relations

United States | Dominican Republic

Leah F. Campos | Melitén Cordero | Roberto Álvarez

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