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Mexican women's softball team stands up against sexism

Leslie Cruz Paez
June 28, 2025

Mexico's Las Amazonas from the Yucatan swing bats and break barriers. The Indigenous women are challenging gender roles through softball, redefining what it means to be strong.

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They've seen success on the field, but it hasn't been easy for the players at home.

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