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American Who Was Kidnapped in Mexico Found Alive After Being Missing for 8 Months

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American Who Was Kidnapped in Mexico Found Alive After Being Missing for 8 Months
A woman is carried to the back of a white pickup truck in this still image obtained from social media video that allegedly shows the kidnapping of Americans in Matamoros, Mexico, on March 3, 2023. Video obtained by Reuters
Elizabeth Dowell
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According to FBI authorities, an American kidnapped in Mexico has been found alive after being missing for eight months and is now safely back home.

Monica De Leon Barba, a U.S. citizen, was reported missing on Nov. 29, 2022, and was taken in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, as she walked home from work with her dog.

Elizabeth Dowell
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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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