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New York Times International Correspondent Shares How One Mother Took on One of the Most Violent Gangs in Mexico

New York Times International Correspondent Shares How One Mother Took on One of the Most Violent Gangs in Mexico

In his new book, “Fear is Just a Word,” Azam Ahmed chronicles the years-long journey of Miriam Rodriguez, who took it upon herself to find justice for her daughter after she was kidnapped in 2014 by one of the most violent gangs in Mexico.

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October 19, 202355m 45s

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In his new book, “Fear is Just a Word,” Azam Ahmed chronicles the years-long journey of Miriam Rodriguez, who took it upon herself to find justice for her daughter after she was kidnapped in 2014 by one of the most violent gangs in Mexico. Rodriguez would eventually lead law enforcement to arrest nearly a dozen cartel members, doing much of the investigation and research herself, despite great risk to her and her family. Ahmed, a global investigative correspondent for the New York Times, shares that story with us, and explains how the cartels came to hold so much power in Mexico.

Guests:

Azam Ahmed, international investigative correspondent, The New York Times

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