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Journalist covering security issues shot dead near his home in Mexico
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Josue Martinez, a Mexican journalist specializing in security issues and director of Noticias San Martin Texmelucan, was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Puebla state, near his home, while his 13-year-old son was present.
- The Puebla state government condemned the killing and pledged a thorough investigation focusing on journalist protection, with authorities suspecting Martinez's work as the motive.
- Martinez was a trained lawyer who transitioned to journalism, and his death follows a series of attacks on journalists in Mexico, including recent killings in Veracruz.
- Mexico remains one of the most dangerous countries for journalists, with at least nine reporters killed in 2025 and over 150 since 1994, prompting calls from organizations like Reporters Without Borders and Article 19 for urgent investigations and stronger press protections.
- The country experienced its deadliest year for journalists in 2022, with 13 killings, highlighting ongoing risks faced by media professionals covering sensitive topics such as security and crime.
