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Five held over murder of Mexico politician's daughter
Source: BBC News
12 November 2018
REUTERS
Valeria Medel was 22 years old when she was shot dead in a gym
Police in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz have arrested five people suspected of involvement in the murder of the daughter of a Congresswoman.
Valeria Cruz Medel, a medical student, was shot dead while working out in a gym in Ciudad Mendoza on Thursday.
Carmen Medel broke down when she found out about her daughter's murder during a session of Congress.
Investigators said they believed Ms Cruz was killed by a gang in a case of mistaken identity.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-46180180
