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Five held over murder of Mexico politician's daughter
Five held over murder of Mexico politician's daughter
12 November 2018
REUTERS
Valeria Medel was 22 years old when she was shot dead in a gym
Police in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz have arrested five people suspected of involvement in the murder of the daughter of a Congresswoman.
Valeria Cruz Medel, a medical student, was shot dead while working out in a gym in Ciudad Mendoza on Thursday.
Carmen Medel broke down when she found out about her daughter's murder during a session of Congress.
Investigators said they believed Ms Cruz was killed by a gang in a case of mistaken identity.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-46180180
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