1. 2005: Lydia Cacho by Richard Owsley

    You took the envelope to the governor?

    Bueno. Here’s your cut.

    And what’s this you’ve brought me now?

    A beautiful, innocent child. Wide eyes, soft skin, flowing locks.

    Good work. I know a fat, rich chingón who will pay a lot of money.

    Unless that bitch Lydia Cacho gets involved.



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