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Leaked audios suggest BC governor sought deal with FBI to avoid US charges and extradition
Leaked audios suggest Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda discussed cooperation with U.S. authorities, including an FBI adviser and special agent, to avoid potential criminal charges and extradition. The governor, whose U.S. tourist visa was revoked in 2025, denied wrongdoing and stated the recordings involved private conversations with individuals claiming to represent U.S. authorities without formal verification.
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