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World Service,5 mins

Hero or bandit? Questions over the legend of Pancho Villa

The Fifth Floor

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Some describe him as Mexico's Robin Hood, others say he was the last man to lead an invasion on the USA. For many Mexicans Pancho Villa has been a much loved revolutionary hero. But a new book about his life reveals a dark side to the man and uncovers an age-old family feud. BBC Mundo's Juan Carlos Perez Salazar and Mexican journalist Lourdes Heredia discuss the myths and legends around Pancho Villa.

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