Mexican Journalist Nelson Matus Fatally Shot In Acapulco

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Rohan Parakkad / Jul 17 2023, 05:41 AM EST

Tragic news emerged from the coastal resort city of Acapulco in the southwestern state of Guerrero, Mexico, as local journalist Nelson Matus was fatally shot on Saturday.

Nelson Matus, the director of the local news site "Lo Real de Guerrero," was attacked while sitting in his car in a store's parking lot, according to reports from Mexican newspaper El Universal.

The incident occurred in the neighborhood of Emiliano Zapata, located in the northern part of Acapulco, after 3:00 p.m., as reported by Mexican newspaper Reforma.

The loss of Nelson Matus underscores the dangers faced by journalists in their pursuit of reporting and the concerning state of press freedom in the region.

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According to local media sources cited by Reforma, it was revealed that Nelson Matus had previously survived two assassination attempts in 2017 and 2019, further highlighting the targeted nature of the attack.

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https://www.latintimes.com/mexican-journalist-nelson-matus-fatally-shot-acapulco-545553

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In a disturbing incident, Nelson Matus, a Mexican journalist, was brutally killed on July 15, in the resort seaside city of Acapulco, situated in the southwestern state of Guerrero,Euronews reports.

Matus, who held the position of director at the local news website "Lo Real de Guerrero," fell victim to a fatal shooting that occurred in broad daylight. The attack took place around 3 p.m. in the Emiliano Zapata area, located in the northern part of Acapulco, when Matus was inside his car parked at a store parking lot.



Nelson Matus
Source: Quinta Fuerza

Nelson Matus is the second journalist killed within a week in Mexico, known as one of the most perilous countries for media professionals worldwide, primarily due to violence perpetrated by organized crime.

Latest UNESCO report on crimes against journalists reveals that in 2021, 36% of media personnel killed were in conflict zones. The situation is dire globally as new threats like cybercrime transcend specific regions. Disturbingly, our data shows that 85% of the world's population has faced restrictions on freedom of speech in the past five years, says Guilherme Canela de Souza Godoy, Head of UNESCO's Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists section.

More:
https://daryo.uz/en/2023/07/17/another-journalist-murders-in-mexico-while-investigating-drug-cartel-dealings

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