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Gustavo De La Rosa, Mexican Human Rights Activist, Detained By U.S.

First Posted: 03/18/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 03:25 PM ET

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MEXICO CITY -- Gustavo de la Rosa looks over his shoulder, notes suspicious license plates, changes his routine. As one of the most prominent human rights officials in Ciudad Juarez, he says he would be a fool not to. On Wednesday, his home town reached a milestone: more than 2,000 people slain this year. His phone rings all day with pleas for help -- and with threats.

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MEXICO CITY -- Gustavo de la Rosa looks over his shoulder, notes suspicious license plates, changes his routine. As one of the most prominent human rights officials in Ciudad Juarez, he says he would ...
MEXICO CITY -- Gustavo de la Rosa looks over his shoulder, notes suspicious license plates, changes his routine. As one of the most prominent human rights officials in Ciudad Juarez, he says he would ...
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Mexitli
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02:13 AM on 10/24/2009
Sounds like the U.S. is saying to de la Rosa that he is not safe here either.
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naschkatze
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12:05 PM on 10/22/2009
Hello? Proofread your headline.
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CigarGod
What is your process?
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12:01 PM on 10/22/2009
I actually like the humanity expressed in the policy, but obviously the procedures and training need some fine tuning.
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