Mexico Kidnapping
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2 Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead, other 2 aliveThe U.S. citizens, who travelled to Mexico for a medical procedure, were abducted Friday after getting caught in the crossfire of rival cartel groups.U.S. NewsMar 7, 2023
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1 dead, several missing after group attacked in Puerto Vallarta, MexicoJalisco state prosecutor Gerardo Octavio Solis said 13 or 14 people from the central Mexico state of Guanajuato had split up into two groups after arriving in Puerta Vallarta and then met up in the residential area, where they were confronted by attackers.CrimeJul 25, 2020
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Mexican townsfolk release drug boss’ mom in kidnap exchange dealResidents of a southern town in Mexico freed the mother of a drug gang leader and the criminals released a kidnapped businessman.CrimeDec 15, 2016
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2 priests found dead after being kidnapped in MexicoTwo priests were found dead Monday, hours after they were abducted in Mexico's Gulf coast state of Veracruz.CrimeSep 19, 2016
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El Chapo’s son may be among men abducted by gunmen from Mexican restaurantThe son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman may be among the half-dozen men abducted by gunmen at a restaurant in the Mexican beach resort of Puerto Vallarta.CrimeAug 16, 2016
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Kidnapped Mexican soccer star pulls off daring escapeAbout 24 hours after he was kidnapped, Mexican soccer star Alan Pulido found himself alone with one of his captors and saw his chance. He wrestled away the man's pistol and his cellphone and dialed Mexico's emergency number.SportsMay 30, 2016
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Mexico arrests police officer in killings of 12 young people kidnapped from barMexico City authorities say they have arrested a police officer and another man in the abduction and killing of 12 young people who were taken in May from a bar near the U.S. Embassy.WorldSep 19, 2013
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