Penitencia con Saskia Niño de Rivera
Secuestré sin culpa y tengo 110 años de condena | Bruno #Penitencia 195 #México
A man serving 110 years for kidnapping details his life of crime, explaining how he normalized violence as 'work' and operated a sophisticated kidnapping ring from inside prison, all while feeling no guilt for his victims but profound regret for his own children.
Quería ser arquitecto: terminé siendo asesino | Panchito #Pentiencia 191 #México
Panchito, incarcerated at 19 with a 46-year sentence, recounts his rapid descent from a mototaxista to an enforcer for an extortion ring, driven by a search for belonging and perceived respect amidst a violent and unsupportive home life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
El cartel me reclutó para secuestrar a secuestradores | Luis #Penitencia 173 #entrevista #México
Luis recounts his journey from a childhood in Acapulco to being recruited by a Mexican cartel, where he was tasked with kidnapping other kidnappers and extortionists, ultimately leading to his capture and a 21-year prison sentence.
Maté sin arrepentirme: mi familia está bien y eso vale todo | Bryan #Penitencia 171 #entrevista
A 22-year-old Mexican drug trafficker, facing life sentences and extradition to the U.S., reveals his unwavering loyalty to organized crime, his family-driven motivations, and a chilling perspective on violence and personal responsibility.
Drogué hombres con Las Goteras y perdí a mi hijo | Karla #Penitencia #entrevista #México
Karla, a former member of the notorious 'Las Goteras' gang, details her decade-long involvement in drugging and robbing men across Mexico City and beyond, revealing the gang's sophisticated operations and her subsequent wrongful murder conviction.
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