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Barrios

American  
[bahr-ryaws] / ˈbɑr rüɔs /

noun

  1. Justo Rufino 1835–85, Guatemalan statesman: president of Guatemala 1873–85.


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Newsom first offered a $50,000 reward in the Barrios case two years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

A billboard campaign depicted Barrios in a blue cap and gown with the caption, “Who killed my daughter?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

He was the oldest welterweight champion at the age of 40 in 2019 and came close to making it aged 46 when he drew with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in the summer of 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Filipino Pacquiao retired from the sport to focus on his political career in 2021 but returned to the ring last July to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, who retained his title after a draw.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The silver mines, which for three generations of Barrios had been the basis of their fortune, were in a still worse situation.

From The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) by Blasco Ib??ez, Vicente

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