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U.S. authorities decline to extradite primary suspect in murder of American woman on Mexico vacation

  • Shanquella Robinson died from severe spinal injuries during a trip to Cabo San Lucas with friends.
  • The FBI found insufficient evidence to press federal charges, but Mexican prosecutors are seeking extradition of a female suspect.
  • Robinson's family is organizing protests and marches to put pressure on the Biden administration to facilitate extradition and prosecution.
  • The death was ruled a homicide, but U.S. officials claim a lack of evidence prevents them from pursuing the case further.
  • Robinson's attorney accused the government of systemic racism, citing the obstacles Black victims and their families often face in pursuing justice.
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