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Mexico Journalist Murdered: Latest Attack on Press
15 Nov
Summary
- Journalist Eduardo Flores, covering security, was found murdered in Acapulco.
- Mexico remains one of the world's deadliest countries for journalists.
- Prosecutors have launched a murder investigation but no arrests were made.
A murder investigation has been launched by Mexican authorities into the death of journalist Eduardo Flores, who reported from the coastal city of Acapulco. Flores covered sensitive topics including security, social issues, and missing persons. His body was discovered on the outskirts of Acapulco on Saturday night.
This incident underscores Mexico's perilous environment for journalists, a nation frequently cited as one of the deadliest globally for reporters. Advocacy groups have documented numerous such cases since 2000, with many concentrated in areas heavily influenced by organized crime. The lack of resolution in these cases is a significant concern.
Flores' employer issued a statement denouncing the killing as a direct assault on freedom of expression and vowed to continue reporting with the same dedication as Flores. They called for a transparent and thorough investigation by state prosecutors to bring those responsible to justice. As of Sunday, the Guerrero state prosecutors' office confirmed the investigation but had not provided details on the cause of death or made any arrests.
This death follows that of Roxana Guzman, a news outlet director from Veracruz, who was abducted in June and later found deceased. Her abduction was widely shared on social media, highlighting the extreme risks faced by those reporting on crime and violence in Mexico.
