Maryely Leal Cervantes, a Mexican model from Sinaloa, represented Mexico in the 72nd Miss World and won Miss Mexico 2024. Educated in international studies, she has notable achievements, including being Mexicana Universal 2018's second runner-up and participating in Fashion Week Mexico. She has traveled extensively across the United States and Spain.
13 things about UFC fighter Alexa Grasso from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Alexa Grasso is a Mexican mixed martial artist and the first female from Mexico to win a UFC championship. Competing since 2012, she has a professional record of 16 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. Grasso became the UFC Women's Flyweight Champion in March 2023 and featured in GQ Mexico in July 2023.
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13 things about San Diego, California’s Rocky de la Fuente
Roque "Rocky" de la Fuente Guerra, a Mexican-American businessman from San Diego, has engaged in various automotive ventures and political campaigns since the 1990s. Despite multiple unsuccessful bids for U.S. presidential and mayoral nominations, he founded the American Delta Party in 2016. He turned 70 in 2024.
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Roberto Avina-Casillas extradited from Mexico to Ohio
Roberto Avina-Casillas, a 30-year-old Mexican citizen, has been extradited to Ohio to face charges of murder, felonious assault, and child endangerment. He is accused of causing the death of 3-year-old Alonzo Soeuk during an argument with Alonzo's mother, Rachanee. Avina-Casillas was captured in Mexico and is set to appear in court.
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13 things about UFC fighter Raul Rosas Jr. born in Clovis, New Mexico
Raul Rosas Jr. is a 20-year-old Mexican-American professional mixed martial artist, known for being the youngest UFC winner. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico, has a record of 10 wins and 1 loss, and fights in the bantamweight division. He suffers from Pallister W Syndrome and graduated high school in 2023.
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13 things about UFC fighter Brandon Moreno from Tijuana, Mexico
Brandon Moreno is a Mexican mixed martial artist, recognized as The Assassin Baby, holding a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Born in Tijuana and living in Las Vegas with his wife and three daughters, he has a professional MMA record of 22-8-2. Signed with the UFC, he has won and lost the Flyweight Championship multiple times.
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Mexico’s Guillermo Amaro-Rodriguez faces federal drug trafficking charges in New Mexico
Guillermo Amaro-Rodriguez, 42, from Mexico, has been indicted for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in New Mexico. Arrested in October 2024 in Mexico, he was extradited to the U.S. in March 2025. He faces potential life imprisonment if convicted, highlighting international collaboration against drug trafficking.
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10 things about Miss World 2018 Vanessa Ponce
Silvia Vanessa Ponce de León Sánchez, a Mexican model and beauty queen, won Miss World 2018 as the first from Mexico. Born in Mexico City, she studied international commerce and gained fame through "Mexico's Next Top Model." Ponce is active in philanthropy and has attended numerous international events since her crowning.
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Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia arrested at Miami International Airport
Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, 40, and Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia, 29, were arrested at Miami International Airport on March 2, 2025, after attempting to breach security for their delayed American Airlines flight to Mexico. Both face multiple charges, including trespassing and battery.
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Edgar Fabian Villasenor Garcia biography: 10 things about CJNG member
Edgar Fabian Villasenor Garcia, known as El Gary and el Monje, is a Mexican accused of drug trafficking for the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación. Arrested in 2020 for kidnapping, he was indicted in the U.S. in 2021 for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine. In 2025, he was sentenced to 20 years and 10 months in prison.
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