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Qué pasó con Dafne Zapata, la niña de 13 años cuya muerte en una escuela militarizada de México investigan como feminicidio
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Tamaulipas prosecutor's office is investigating the case as a possible feminicide.
A 13-year-old girl's death is being investigated in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which borders Texas. The girl, Dafne Zapata Quintos, had arrived at a military-style academy for a summer camp. Her mother was informed of her death nearly four days later.
The Tamaulipas prosecutor's office is investigating the case as a possible feminicide. So far, three people have been detained in connection with the girl's death. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the actions being taken by the girl's family and community to seek justice.
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Category: parks Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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