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    1995: The year that Selena died and ‘El Chapo’ was the King of Puente Grande

    While ‘El Chapo’ was imprisoned in Puente Grande, important events took place around the world in 1995.

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    The 90s were starting and <b><a href="http://www.univision.com/temas/selena">Selena Quintanilla</a></b> was the icon of Tex-Mex. Her talent, beauty and charisma earned her the hearts of thousands of fans in Mexico and the United States.
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    The 90s were starting and Selena Quintanilla was the icon of Tex-Mex. Her talent, beauty and charisma earned her the hearts of thousands of fans in Mexico and the United States.

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    1. However, her light faded on March 31 <sup>st</sup> 1995, a bullet pierced the right side of her torso.
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    1. However, her light faded on March 31 st 1995, a bullet pierced the right side of her torso.

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    The killer was Yolanda Saldivar, the president and treasurer of her fan club. She murdered her in a hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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    The killer was Yolanda Saldivar, the president and treasurer of her fan club. She murdered her in a hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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    It’s been 22 years since her death, but her legacy lives on in the fond memories of her fans. This wasn’t the only event that took place in 1995, let’s look at others.
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    It’s been 22 years since her death, but her legacy lives on in the fond memories of her fans. This wasn’t the only event that took place in 1995, let’s look at others.

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    On January 10 <sup>th</sup>, former president of the US Jimmy Carter was awarded the Unesco ‘Peace Prize’ for his efforts toward democracy and the protection of minorities.
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    On January 10 th, former president of the US Jimmy Carter was awarded the Unesco ‘Peace Prize’ for his efforts toward democracy and the protection of minorities.

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    Raúl Salinas de Gortari, brother of Mexico’s former president Carlos Salinas, was detained on February 27 <sup>th</sup> for the presumed homicide of Francisco Ruiz Massieu. He was also charged with illegal enrichment.
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    Raúl Salinas de Gortari, brother of Mexico’s former president Carlos Salinas, was detained on February 27 th for the presumed homicide of Francisco Ruiz Massieu. He was also charged with illegal enrichment.

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    Slavery was completely abolished in the United States on March 16 <sup>th</sup> after the passing of the 13 <sup>th</sup> constitutional amendment in Mississippi.
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    Slavery was completely abolished in the United States on March 16 th after the passing of the 13 th constitutional amendment in Mississippi.

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    In April, former president of Mexico Carlos Salinas de Gortari ran away from the country in order to escape apprehension for possible links to his brother’s case.
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    In April, former president of Mexico Carlos Salinas de Gortari ran away from the country in order to escape apprehension for possible links to his brother’s case.

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    Also in April, the Mexican government began negotiations with the Zapatista Army for National Liberation (EZLN).
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    Also in April, the Mexican government began negotiations with the Zapatista Army for National Liberation (EZLN).

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    There were several blockbusters that have become classics since then, like ‘Toy Story’, undoubtedly one of the best films produced by Pixar.
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    There were several blockbusters that have become classics since then, like ‘Toy Story’, undoubtedly one of the best films produced by Pixar.

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    Mel Gibson conquered everyone in ‘Braveheart’.
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    Mel Gibson conquered everyone in ‘Braveheart’.

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    Robin Williams added a success to his career with ‘Jumanji’.
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    Robin Williams added a success to his career with ‘Jumanji’.

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    Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, founder of the Cali Cartel and one of Colombia’s most dangerous drug lords, was arrested on June 9 <sup>th</sup>.
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    Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, founder of the Cali Cartel and one of Colombia’s most dangerous drug lords, was arrested on June 9 th.

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    ‘Windows 95’ was launched to market in August together with ‘Internet Explorer’. Internet dominated the media little by little.
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    ‘Windows 95’ was launched to market in August together with ‘Internet Explorer’. Internet dominated the media little by little.

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    In November, Jacqueline Aguilera took Colombia’s fifth “Miss World” crown.
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    In November, Jacqueline Aguilera took Colombia’s fifth “Miss World” crown.

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    In the meantime, American Chelsi Smith was crowned “Miss Universe”.
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    In the meantime, American Chelsi Smith was crowned “Miss Universe”.

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    The song ‘Free as a Bird’ put The Beatles back on top of the music charts.
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    The song ‘Free as a Bird’ put The Beatles back on top of the music charts.

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    The American boy band N’SYNC was formed during that year, enchanting millions of girls worldwide.
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    The American boy band N’SYNC was formed during that year, enchanting millions of girls worldwide.

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    In Mexico, ‘Los Tigres del norte’ were busy promoting their album ‘De película’.
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    In Mexico, ‘Los Tigres del norte’ were busy promoting their album ‘De película’.

    In 1995 the digital versatile disc was officially introduced, bringing a revolution to the industry of film and informatics with its high storage capacity.
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    In 1995 the digital versatile disc was officially introduced, bringing a revolution to the industry of film and informatics with its high storage capacity.

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    Lucero played the most famous triplets of telenovelas in ‘Lazos de amor’.
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    Lucero played the most famous triplets of telenovelas in ‘Lazos de amor’.

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    In the world of sports, Uruguay won the ‘Copa América’, which they hosted.
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    In the world of sports, Uruguay won the ‘Copa América’, which they hosted.

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    In the meantime, the San Francisco ‘49ers’ won the 29 <sup>th</sup> Super Bowl against the San Diego ‘Chargers’.
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    In the meantime, the San Francisco ‘49ers’ won the 29 th Super Bowl against the San Diego ‘Chargers’.

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