Mexican authorities confirmed on July 3 that journalist Roxana Guzman was killed after being kidnapped from her home, a case that prosecutors say has exposed alleged collusion between police officers and organized crime and renewed attention on Mexico's dangerous environment for reporters.
Guzman was the head of a crime-news outlet identified as Pulso Informativo del Sureste. According to the report, several masked, armed men broke into her residence and abducted her on June 2. Footage of the kidnapping later circulated widely on social media.
Investigators said the perpetrators attempted to destroy evidence by using fuel to burn the body. Police recovered only partial remains, and forensic examinations later confirmed that the remains found during the investigation belonged to Guzman.
Authorities have arrested eight suspects in the case, including four active-duty municipal police officers. Prosecutors alleged that the officers provided the criminal group with supplies, food, and logistical support, facilitating crimes including the kidnapping and killing.
The case has again highlighted risks faced by journalists in Mexico. Citing figures from a human rights organization, the report stated that at least three journalists have been killed in Mexico this year. It also reported that since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in October 2024, as many as 10 journalists have been killed.
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