FBI returns 500-year-old stolen document to Mexico
Published: 8/14/2025
The FBI returned a stolen 500-year-old manuscript signed by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés to Mexico, detailing his journey through New Spain. The document, discovered in the US, was part of a collection missing from Mexico's national archives. Despite no prosecutions due to multiple transfers, the FBI assisted in recovering the page, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
