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news El Financiero 2026-06-18

Mayor Accused of Staging Kidnapping Denies Allegations, Cites Political Motives

The mayor of Tenancingo, Mexico, accused of faking her own kidnapping to collect a $2.3 million ransom, has denied the charges, claiming a political agenda to discredit her. She asserts that evidence was manipulated and requests a thorough investigation.

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