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Journalist Shot Dead While Covering Crime in Mexico

Published January 9, 2026, 09:28
Journalist Shot Dead While Covering Crime in Mexico

A journalist, Carlos Castro, was murdered in Mexico while covering crime. Castro worked for the local news agency Código Norte Veracruz and was shot while in a restaurant in the city of Poza Rica. Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries for journalists, with more than 150 having been killed since 1994. The Veracruz region, where the murder took place, is particularly violent due to the activity of organized criminal groups.