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news El Financiero 2026-04-22

Russian Minor in Mexico Declines Repatriation, Staying in State Custody

Kristina Vladimirovna, a 17-year-old Russian teenager, has decided to remain in Mexico despite Russia’s claim for her custody. She formally communicated her wish to stay in the country, which has escalated into a diplomatic dispute between Mexico and Russia.

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