**Journalist Patricia Bunbury Fatally Shot in Colima: Second Incident During Sheinbaum’s Administration**
In a tragic turn of events, journalist Patricia Ramírez González, more widely known as Paty Bunbury, was shot and killed on October 30, 2024, in Colima. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM at her own food establishment located on Gabino Barrera Street in the La Atrevida neighborhood of Colima City.
According to a preliminary report from the Colima State Attorney General’s Office, an investigation has been launched into this homicide—the second case involving a journalist’s murder during the presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Initial findings reveal that Bunbury was attacked by an unidentified assailant who fired shots upon her arrival at the establishment. Responding police officers found her critically injured, and her death was confirmed at the scene.
The Attorney General’s Office is actively collecting evidence and conducting an exhaustive investigation to uncover the motive and identify those responsible for this abhorrent act. At approximately 40 years old, Ramírez González had established herself as an independent entertainment journalist, maintaining a popular blog and contributing to the local newspaper “Hechos Pensamiento en Acción.” Moreover, she was a significant member of the civil association, Compañeros Periodistas de Colima (COPECO).
This unfortunate event follows closely on the heels of a similar attack on October 29, 2024. Journalist Mauricio Cruz Solís was shot and killed in Uruapan, Michoacán, after conducting a live interview with the local mayor, Carlos Manzo Rodríguez, discussing a significant fire incident that affected 66 stalls at the Tariácuri market. Cruz Solís was targeted shortly after the interview near the Casa de la Cultura by men in a vehicle.
**Further Developments: Safety Concerns for Journalists in Mexico**
This spate of violence against journalists has raised significant concerns about press safety in Mexico. According to recent reports, 2024 has seen a troubling increase in violence against media personnel, putting the nation in the spotlight for journalists’ rights and protection.
Advocacy groups are urging the government to implement more robust protective measures, emphasizing the crucial role of independent journalism in a democratic society. Meanwhile, conversations about legal reforms and state-level intervention continue to gain momentum as policymakers seek solutions to ensure journalists can report safely and freely.
In response to these pressing issues, several international organizations have pledged support and resources to assist Mexico in combatting attacks on journalists, making this an ongoing and globally monitored dialogue.