Penitencia con Saskia Niño de Rivera
Las voces me hicieron lastimar gente inocente | Juan #Penitencia #entrevista #México
Juan, a former cartel member and crystal meth addict, recounts his life from childhood drug use and violence to his current struggle for sobriety in prison, grappling with the irreversible damage to his mind and family.
Nos sentenciaron a pena de muerte: vivimos esperando nuestra ejecución | Rosy y Dora #Penitencia 187
Two women, Rosy and Dora, share their harrowing experiences of spending over 30 years in U.S. prisons, including time on death row, revealing the profound psychological impact and the stark realities of incarceration.
Robaba por amor a mis hijos: me dieron 112 años de prisión | Joel #Penitencia 186 #México
Joel recounts his 37 years in prison, detailing how early life challenges and a deep love for his family led him into a life of crime, ultimately resulting in a 112-year sentence for a crime he claims he didn't commit, and the profound impact of the justice system on his family.
Me acusan de robar un auto con mi novia embarazada | David #Penitencia 185 #México
David recounts his false imprisonment for car theft, detailing police corruption, planted evidence, and the devastating personal cost of his past associations, including missing the birth of his son.
Disparé por miedo a que mataran a mis hijos | Doña Carlota #Penitencia 184 #entrevista
An elderly woman, Doña Carlota, recounts the harrowing incident where she shot and killed two individuals invading her family's property, sparking a national debate on self-defense, property rights, and the profound failures of Mexico's justice system.
Mamá disparó cuando intentamos recuperar la casa de invasores | Mariana y Eduardo #Penitencia 184
Siblings Mariana and Eduardo recount their harrowing attempt to reclaim their mother's invaded home, detailing a violent confrontation with alleged organized criminals that resulted in two deaths and their subsequent arrest for homicide.
Salí libre y dejé a mi pareja dentro de la cárcel | Azucena Libre #Penitencia #México
After 8 years in prison, Azucena details the emotional complexities of reentering society, from the ritualistic burning of prison clothes to navigating a new life with a criminal record, all while her partner remains incarcerated.
Entre tribunales y redes sociales: la batalla por una acusación falsa | Waldo Fernández #Penitencia
Senator Waldo Fernández details his personal and political battle against a false rape accusation, exposing the profound corruption and weaponization of Mexico's justice system for political gain.
Maté por respeto: la cárcel se volvió mi hogar | Juan Ángel #Penitencia 183 #entrevista #México
Juan Ángel's life story reveals a brutal cycle of violence, abandonment, and incarceration, where childhood trauma forged a path of crime and a desperate pursuit of respect through fear.
3ra. parte - La libertad duele y sana: después de 38 años, soy libre | Nucamendi #entrevista
After 38 years in prison, Nucamendi recounts his first two months of freedom, revealing the profound challenges and unexpected joys of re-entering society after decades in maximum security.
Expongo políticos que tienen vínculos con delincuencia organizada | Miguel Meza #entrevista #México
Investigative journalist Miguel Meza exposes how Mexico's political and judicial systems are deeply infiltrated by organized crime, detailing specific cases and the systemic challenges faced by those fighting corruption.
Somos hermanos y nos reencontramos en prisión | Christopher y Arturo #Penitencia 182
Two brothers, Christopher and Arturo, recount their parallel lives of crime, absent fathers, and drug addiction, ultimately reuniting in prison after years apart, highlighting the cyclical nature of their circumstances.
Segunda parte - Fui jefa de plaza y terminé con 28 años de cárcel | Tere #Penitencia 181
Tere recounts her escalating involvement in drug trafficking, from crossing cars at 18 to becoming a 'jefa de plaza' and facing a 28-year prison sentence, revealing the brutal realities and personal costs of the criminal underworld.
Primera parte - A los 13 años probé drogas: me embaracé y empecé a venderlas | Tere #Penitencia 181
Tere recounts her childhood trauma, early entrepreneurial spirit, descent into drug use and trafficking, and her ongoing journey of self-reinsertion after nearly a decade in prison.
Las heridas que llevaron a Rubí a matar | Experta Mónica Peralta
Psychologist Mónica Peralta dissects the complex web of systemic and familial violence, trauma, and impunity that shaped Rubí's extreme violent reactions, including the 'yellow cloud' phenomenon, and critiques the Mexican justice system's failure to integrate psychological understanding.
Por huir de la violencia en mi casa, me relacioné con la delincuencia ¦ Renata #sobreviviente
Renata, a survivor of forced disappearance and sexual violence in Mexico, recounts her journey from a vulnerable adolescence into the orbit of organized crime, and her transformation into a powerful activist advocating for peace and a redefined understanding of justice.
Por venganza maté a mi cuñado y a mi hermano | Rubí #Penitencia 180 #entrevista #México
Rubí recounts her life of normalized violence, from a childhood surrounded by drug dealing and parental neglect to committing two homicides in acts of perceived justice and revenge, leading to a 56-year sentence.
Me acusaron de matar a mi novia sin pruebas | María Elizabeth #Penitencia 179 #entrevista #México
An aspiring doctor faces a 70-year feminicide accusation in Mexico, despite scientific evidence and legal analysis pointing to her innocence and a flawed investigation driven by media and societal pressure.
Me enredé con una menor: fui tratante y perdí todo | Fernando #Penitencia 178 #entrevista #México
Fernando, a former architect from a disciplined background, details his descent into human trafficking, his 25-year sentence, and his profound spiritual transformation in prison.
A los 9 años me secuestraron y me entrenaron para matar | Beto #Penitencia 177 #entrevista #México
Beto recounts his life from being abandoned at birth and abused in adoption, to being kidnapped at age 9 and trained by a government-affiliated group to commit murders and abduct children for ritual sacrifices, ultimately leading to his current 72-year prison sentence.
Fui pistolero de un cártel y perdí todo lo que amaba | Miguel Ángel #Penitencia 176 #México
Miguel Ángel, a man with a high IQ and academic opportunities, recounts his journey from a disfunctional family and early exposure to violence to becoming a cartel pistolero and kidnapper, ultimately losing everything he valued while serving a 30-year prison sentence.
Sobreviví 32 años en máxima seguridad, hoy estoy libre | Nucamendi #Penitencia #entrevista #México
After 38 years, including 32 in maximum security, Evaristo Nucamendi Barradas walks free, sharing his raw perspective on freedom, the horrors of incarceration, and his determined path to reintegration in a world he no longer recognizes.
Desperté y mi hija de 5 años ya no estaba | Wendy #Penitencia 175 #México
A mother recounts the harrowing disappearance of her 5-year-old daughter, only to be immediately accused, arrested, and subjected to a four-year legal battle where authorities prioritized blaming her and her husband over actively searching for their child.
Pasé de víctima a sospechoso y mi hija sigue desaparecida | Bruno #Penitencia 174 #testimonio
A father recounts how the disappearance of his 5-year-old daughter led to him and his wife being unjustly accused, detained, and subjected to police brutality, while the actual search for their child stalled due to systemic biases and a flawed investigation.
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