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Mexico: Journalist Killer Detained in Veracruz

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In Mexico, authorities believe they have captured a drug cartel suspect who is connected to the recent string of journalist murders in Veracruz.

Juan Carlos Hernandez-Pulido was detained Friday by the Mexican Navy. They say he was carrying the id cards of a newspaper employee who was killed back in may, along with three photographers.

Hernandez-Pulido is affiliated with the gang linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, which is fighting the rival Zetas Cartel for control of Veracruz, among other states.