The article recounts the story of Ivan Morales Corrales, a former police officer who was honored after surviving a helicopter crash during a botched operation against a cartel leader. Despite being hailed as a hero, Morales eventually fell victim to violence himself, demonstrating the ongoing perils of Mexico's fight against organized crime. On the tenth anniversary of his dramatic rescue, he was shot and killed without security, illustrating the risks law enforcement faces even after public recognition and the haunting scars that remain from these conflicts.
I wanted them to see my face. It wasn't because they felt sorry for me... just seeing it shows that there are scars that hurt, that leave their mark.
On that December day in 2015, a former non-commissioned officer of the now-defunct Federal Police, Ivan Morales Corrales, was honored... Morales Corrales barely escaped with his life.
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