Mexican journalist Alejandro Martínez Nogués, known as ‘El Hijo del Llanero Solititito’, was assassinated on August 4, 2024, while on assignment in Celaya, Guanajuato. Nogués was traveling with police escorts to cover a traffic accident on the Panamericana highway when attackers in a pickup truck opened fire on their patrol car.According to the Celaya City Security Secretary (SSCC), Nogués was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries, having suffered at least five gunshot wounds to the back and neck. Two police officers accompanying him were also injured in the attack and are receiving medical attention.The Fiscalía General del Estado has assigned a forensic and operational team to investigate the attack and apprehend those responsible. This tragic incident occurred despite Nogués having received security escorts for two years due to a previous threat, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by journalists in Mexico.The assassination of Nogués adds to a disturbing trend of violence against media professionals in Mexico. As investigations continue, authorities have promised to release more information as it becomes available.
Key points
- Mexican journalist Alejandro Martínez Nogués was assassinated while on assignment in Celaya, Guanajuato.
- The attack occurred despite Nogués having police protection, highlighting the severe risks faced by journalists in Mexico.
- The Fiscalía General del Estado has launched an investigation into the assassination.
