‘The Patrón’: How Henry Cuellar and his family control Webb County, Texas
This story first appeared in NOTUS, a publication from the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute. WEBB COUNTY, Texas — Long before he was indicted, Rep. Henry Cuellar was considered the “King of Laredo.” And as he rose to power and prominence in South Texas, he brought his sister Rosie and brother Martin with him. Along the way, his siblings have faced questions about self-dealing and political influence-peddling.
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