El Salvador's police chief Mauricio Arriaza and embezzlement suspect Manuel Coto died in a helicopter crash in Pasaquina.

El Salvador's police chief, Mauricio Arriaza, and embezzlement suspect Manuel Coto were killed in a helicopter crash in Pasaquina, southeast El Salvador. Coto had been arrested in Honduras for allegedly embezzling $35 million. President Nayib Bukele has called for a thorough investigation, expressing skepticism about the crash being an accident. The total number of individuals on board remains unconfirmed. Arriaza was noted for his significant role in reducing gang violence.

September 09, 2024
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