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Sep 2021
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From the archives: The father who went u...

The Guardian
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We are raiding the Audio Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2017: After police failed to solve his son’s murder, Francisco Holgado infiltrated the local criminal underworld in pursuit of those responsible. He became a national hero – but at what cost? By Matthew Bremner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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