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Mexican massacre convicts released

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The Mexican authorities have freed 20 prisoners convicted 12 years ago for the massacre of indigenous villagers in Acteal, in the state of Chiapas.

They were released after the Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors had fabricated evidence at their trial.

From Mexico City, Stephen Gibbs reports.

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