Miriam Rodríguez Martínez is known for being a Human Rights Activist in Mexico. She always stood up for what was right and looked adversity right in the eyes. However, she is most known for being what we can only describe as the real life female version of Liam Neeson in Taken. Listen to this episode to hear how she went head on with a local drug cartel in Mexico.

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https://www.economist.com/obituary/2017/05/20/obituary-miriam-rodriguez-martinez-died-on-may-10th

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