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Aztec Assault: Mexico's Beach Volleyball Duo Crushes Rivals

Mexican beach volleyball duo Virgen and Galindo crush rivals, reach Tlaxcala Pre-Olympic finals. Now they face Canadians for the last Olympic spot in a battle promising Olympian drama under the Mexican sun.

Mexicanist

Jun 23, 2024 — 2 min read

Juan Virgen and Ricardo Galindo will compete in the final of the Beach Volleyball Pre-Olympic in Tlaxcala searching for their ticket to Paris 2024. Credit: CONADE

Juan Virgen and Ricardo Galindo advanced to the final of the Tlaxcala 2024 Beach Volleyball Pre-Olympic, so this afternoon they will compete for the place and last chance to attend the Olympic Games in Paris.

The Rio 2016 Olympian and Galindo arrived at the final day with great momentum, after their last victories in which they showed great reaction capacity to come from behind and earn their place in the semifinals to be held at the Plaza de Toros Jorge 'El Ranchero' Aguilar.

Investigation into the kidnapping of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

Judges Blast Prosecutors Over Botched Drug Lord Kidnapping Case

Mexican judges and magistrates refute the Attorney General's Office (FGR) statement that a federal judge in Culiacán, Sinaloa, refused to hear the case against Joaquín Guzmán López, son of El Chapo, for allegedly kidnapping Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

A photo of El Chapo being led away in handcuffs by law enforcement officials.

El Chapo Demands New Trial, Claims Extradition was 'Illegal' and Lawyers were 'Ineffective'

Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán has filed an appeal for a new trial, claiming his extradition to New York was "illegal" and his lawyers were "ineffective". He argues he should have been extradited to Texas or California and his lawyers failed to properly examine witnesses, leading to his life sentence.

Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán López, with a blurred background of a courtroom or prison.

Sons of Notorious Cartel Kingpin 'El Chapo' May Turn Against Former Partners in Desperate Bid to Reduce Prison Sentences

Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, appeared in a Chicago court for a review hearing. His lawyer, Jeffrey Lichtman, confirmed that Ovidio and his brother Joaquín are seeking a plea agreement with the American justice system.

A man in a sombrero drinking tequila on a train in Mexico.

Irresistible Fall Train Trips in Mexico

Experience Mexico's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture on three unforgettable train trips. The Copper Canyon Railway winds through rugged mountains, the Tequila Express tours Jalisco's countryside and distilleries, and the Chiapas Railway explores ancient Mayan ruins.

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Judges Blast Prosecutors Over Botched Drug Lord Kidnapping Case

El Chapo Demands New Trial, Claims Extradition was 'Illegal' and Lawyers were 'Ineffective'

Sons of Notorious Cartel Kingpin 'El Chapo' May Turn Against Former Partners in Desperate Bid to Reduce Prison Sentences

Irresistible Fall Train Trips in Mexico