1.   However, U.S. officials say that they believe the assertions tying him to drug lords.

2.   The government has fought the drug lords, though just last week Colombian President Ernesto Samper was accused of accepting millions in bribes from drug lords.

3.   A lawyer for Carlos Salinas de Gortari said the former Mexican president may take legal action against those who spread accusations linking him and his family to drug lords.

4.   President accused of selling his soul to drug lords.

5.   The proceeds of the drug sales were being funneled back to drug lords in Tijuana, Mexico, officials said.

6.   His cousin Alfonso Valdivieso happens to be attorney general, leading investigations of officials with alleged ties to drug lords, including Samper.