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08 Mar 2011 21:00

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World: Depressing: Super-brave Mexican police officer forced to retreat

Marisol Valles, 20, was called the “Bravest Woman in Mexico” for taking up a dangerous post as a police sheriff. Now, she’s seeking asylum in the U.S. She’s still brave. source

20 Oct 2010 21:24

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World: 20-year-old single mom new sheriff of drug-plagued Mexican town

Marisol Valles Garcia is the sheriff of Praxedis G. Guerrero, one of the most violent places in Mexico. A student, she was the only person to offer to take the job. She has balls. source