June 12, 2026
A Mexican crime reporter was shot dead on Thursday, according to the newspaper that employed him, marking the latest killing in one of the world’s most dangerous countries for the press.
The eastern coastal state of Veracruz is plagued by drug violence and is considered a particularly high-risk region for journalists.
Luis Angel Lopez Valdez had already received threats due to his reporting, and local authorities had taken measures to protect him, the Vanguardia newspaper said on social media.
“Lopez Valdez was killed early Thursday morning in (the city of) Poza Rica, after being intercepted by armed men while driving,” an article published on its website stated.
