The FBI has announced the safe return of Monica De Leon Barba, a 40-year-old woman from San Mateo, California who was kidnapped in Mexico last November. After eight months of captivity, she was released on Friday night and is now on her way home. The FBI is continuing to investigate the kidnapping and is asking anyone with information to contact their local FBI office.
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Eight Young Workers Confirmed Dead After Attempting to Quit Jobs at Drug Cartel-Operated Call Center
Eight Young Workers Confirmed Dead After Attempting to Quit Jobs at Drug Cartel-Operated Call Center
Eight young workers were confirmed dead in Mexico after attempting to quit their jobs at a call center operated by a violent drug cartel. Forensic examiners have confirmed the bodies belonged to the missing workers, sparking outrage among local and international human rights groups. The families of the victims are demanding justice and are calling on the government to take action against the cartel.
Monica de Leon Barba, a 29-year-old American woman, has been missing since Nov. 29 when she was last seen walking her dog home from work in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico. Her family found her dog on the street and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $40,000 for information leading to her recovery. Her brother said she was visiting Tepatitlán when she was kidnapped and her family has described the last four months as "torturous."