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Mexico's former security minister goes on trial in US

Mexico's former security chief has gone on trial in the United States. Genaro Garcia Luna is accused of accepting bribes from a drug cartel. He has pleaded not guilty.

A former minister in Mexico's government has gone on trial in the United States. Genaro Garcia Luna is accused of accepting huge bribes from a drug cartel. He has pleaded not guilty. We hear from the former head of Mexico's intelligence servces Gustavo Mohar.

Also in the programme: opposition South African MP on the Ukraine war; and cleaning up 'mermaid's tears'.

(Picture: Mexico's former Public Security Minister Genaro Garcia Luna listens during opening arguments in his trial on charges that he accepted millions of dollars to protect the powerful Sinaloa Cartel. Credit: REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg)

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Mon 23 Jan 2023 21:06GMT

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  • Mon 23 Jan 2023 21:06GMT

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