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Mexican journalist Hamuraby S. M. murdered in Oaxaca; probe launched
El FinancieroLO·MX · CL·2 days ago
Mexican journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano was killed in Oaxaca, with conflicting reports on the circumstances. Advocacy groups are calling for justice, highlighting ongoing risks for journalists in Mexico. The killing underscores persistent violence against the press in the region.
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Mexican journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano, owner of Pinotepa Comunica, was confirmed killed by gunshot in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca. This incident marks the ninth journalist killing in Mexico in 2026, continuing a pattern of violence against media workers. The motive and perpetrators remain unconfirmed, with impunity and cartel influence cited as likely factors.