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Mexico immigrant who led vigilantes runs afoul of law

A Mexican army truck rolls by minutes before townspeople in Olinala, including Nestora Salgado's sister Cleotilde, meet to discuss Salgado's case.

A Mexican army truck rolls by minutes before townspeople in Olinala, including Nestora Salgado’s sister Cleotilde, meet to discuss Salgado’s case.  (Tracy Wilkinson / Los Angeles Times)

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Nestora Salgado led a town rebellion against crooks in Guerrero state, only to land in federal prison after an arrest that some say overstepped boundaries.

Town rebellion in Guerrero state

Marisela Jimenez, left, holds a copy of the law that allows indigenous pueblos to form community police squads. She is participating in a town meeting of Nestora Salgado’s supporters in Olinala.   (Tracy Wilkinson / Los Angeles Times)

Town rebellion in Guerrero state

Nestora Salgado’s attorney, Vidulfo Rosales of the Tlachinollan human rights organization, left, updates townspeople on Salgado’s case during a meeting in Olinala.   (Tracy Wilkinson / Los Angeles Times)

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