Journalist shot in Uruapan: Murder after interview with Mayor!

Journalist shot in Uruapan: Murder after interview with Mayor!

A shocking incident shakes Mexico: Journalist Mauricio Cruz Solís was shot shortly after an interview with the Mayor of Uruapan. The 25-year-old, who operated his own news page “Minuto X Minuto”, was shot down in the city center of Uruapan, the second largest city in the state of Michoacán. Another person was also injured in the attack. The background of the murder has so far been unclear, while the police are already looking for the perpetrators.

Cruz Solís had spoken in the interview about a fire on a market in which several shops were damaged at the weekend. The governor of Michoacán, Alfredo Ramírez, condemned the murder and emphasized the dangers that journalists are exposed to in Mexico. According to the organization reporter without borders, Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries for journalists worldwide. In 2024, four journalists were already killed in Mexico, which further underlines the alarming situation. more www.lippewelle.de .