Reuben Cardenas was executed by lethal injection in Texas on November 8, 2017, after nearly 20 years on death row. His case remained controversial because his conviction relied heavily on a disputed confession, while his lawyers argued that important DNA evidence had never been tested with modern methods. Cardenas, a Mexican citizen, also claimed his rights under the Vienna Convention had been violated because Mexican officials were not notified of his arrest. International organizations and Mexico opposed the execution, but U.S. courts rejected his final appeals. Cardenas was pronounced dead at 10:26 p.m. His final written statement thanked his family, attorneys, and the Mexican government. He maintained his innocence and said he would continue seeking justice.
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