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Investigation Links El Salvador Officials to Offshore Loan Scheme

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 26
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What happened

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An investigation published by El Faro and Armando.info reported that a major broadcaster secured a US$290 million loan from AlterBank, an offshore bank registered in Saint Lucia. The loan was secured weeks before the broadcaster sought bankruptcy protection. The investigation traced the bank's operators to two Venezuelans, who have been linked to Nayib Bukele’s government in El Salvador, with one reported as an adviser to the government. The broadcaster stated the loan was legal and used to pay a tax bill.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The report connects a significant corporate financial action to individuals associated with the government of El Salvador, raising questions regarding financial transparency and alleged corruption tied to pandemic spending. No court charges have been reported against the bank, the individuals, or the broadcaster regarding this loan.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • Nayib BukelePresident of El Salvador, whose government officials are linked to the individuals running the offshore bank.
  • El SalvadorThe sovereign state whose government officials are implicated in the financial scheme.
  • El FaroThe investigative outlet that published the findings regarding the financial scheme.
  • Saint LuciaThe island state where the offshore bank lending the funds was registered.

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