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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Uriel J. García

Mexican journalist’s 15-year quest to receive U.S. asylum ends with a yes

Emilio Gutiérrez Soto and son Oscar reunite after being released on July 26, 2018.
Emilio Gutiérrez Soto and son Oscar reunite after being released from detention on July 26, 2018. Father and son fled Mexico in 2008 after Gutiérrez Soto said his reporting on the Mexican military led to death threats. His asylum request was approved this month. (Credit: Julián Aguilar/The Texas Tribune)

A Mexican journalist who fled Chihuahua to the United States after he received death threats over his stories about military corruption has won his political asylum case after a 15-year legal fight and two stints in federal custody.

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