Veracruz News Briefs
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In Veracruz, Mexico, a mother seeks public help to find "Estrellita," a suspect in her daughter's murder. Separately, a 300-kilo sea turtle washed ashore dead, and a former police chief was arrested in Mexico City for double homicide.
Mother of Dafne says woman allegedly linked to murder is hiding in Veracruz, urges public to call 911
Alejandra Quintos, the mother of Dafne Zapata Quintos, is using Facebook to search for a woman she says is allegedly involved in her daughter’s killing. Quintos said the woman, known as Estrellita, is hiding in Pueblo Viejo, in northern Veracruz. "Estrellita is in Pueblo Viejo, Veracruz. Call 911 and report her," Quintos wrote in one of her first posts. In another message, she shared a photograph …
Male Sea Turtle More Than Two Meters Long and Nearly 300 Kilograms Found Dead off Veracruz Coast
A rare sighting of a male green sea turtle ended with the animal being found dead on the coast of Veracruz. The adult measured 2.10 meters and weighed nearly 300 kilograms. The turtle washed ashore on…
Former Veracruz police chief arrested in Mexico City for double homicide
Levy "N," formerly known as "Comandante Levy" and the ex-chief of municipal police in Atoyac, Veracruz, has been apprehended in Mexico City. He faces accusations in connection with the double homicide…
Mexican Navy Special Forces mark 25th anniversary with demonstration in Veracruz
Mexico's elite naval forces marked their 25th anniversary with a significant display of skill and readiness at the Heroic Naval Military School in Veracruz. The Special Forces and Amphibious Commandos…
