**Journalist Alejandro Martínez Killed in Celaya, Guanajuato**
Alejandro Martínez Noguez, a reporter known as “Hijo del Llanero Solititito,” was tragically shot and killed on the afternoon of August 4, 2024, near the municipality of Celaya, Guanajuato.
According to Celaya’s Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Martínez Noguez was attacked on the federal highway 45 Villagrán-Celaya. Assailants in a vehicle fired long-range weapons at the journalist. During the incident, two bodyguards accompanying Martínez Noguez, part of a journalist protection protocol he had been under for about two years following a previous attack, were also injured.
Local reports indicate that before the fatal attack, Martínez Noguez had visited the community of Mexicanos in the municipality of Villagrán for a coverage assignment and had conducted a live broadcast on Facebook.
The SSPC of Celaya launched a joint operation with state and federal authorities to locate those responsible, but as of now, no arrests have been made.
According to the civil organization Article 19, there were 46 journalist homicides reported up until June 28, 2024, during Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s presidency. The murder of Martínez Noguez marks the 47th, matching the number of journalist killings during Enrique Peña Nieto’s presidency. Since the year 2000, the total number of journalist homicides in Mexico has reached 167.
Additional Information:
– The incident took place amid rising concerns for journalist safety in the region.
– Martínez Noguez was known for his courageous reporting and was previously targeted.
– Efforts to protect journalists in Mexico still face significant challenges.
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The ongoing violence against journalists in Mexico remains a critical issue, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced protection and justice for media professionals.