Officials Investigate U.S. Paper’s Report

Atty. Gen. Jorge Madrazo Cuellar said he has launched an investigation into allegations of money laundering by the government’s food distribution agency, Conasupo. He said the government began its own investigation after the Washington Post reported that the U.S. Justice Department is looking into allegations that the older brother of former President Carlos Salinas de Gortari used Conasupo to launder drug profits through U.S. banks. Madrazo declined to give further information on the probe until his office decides whether there is sufficient evidence to charge anyone.