The murder of Francisco Leyva brings the total number of journalists killed in Mexico in 2026 to at least five
Fourth journalist killed in Mexico since June, Francisco Leyva found dead in Oaxaca
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Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead on Wednesday in the southern state of Oaxaca, according to the state's Attorney General's Office. His killing marks at least the fourth murder of a journalist in the country since June. So far in 2026, at least five journalists have been killed in Mexico, which is considered one of the most dangerous countries for journalists outside active war zones.
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MEXICO CITY: Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead on Wednesday in the southern state of Oaxaca, the state’s Attorney General’s Office said, marking at least the fourth killing of a journalist in the country since June
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So far in 2026, at least five journalists have been killed.
according to The Straits Times - WorldMexico is considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists outside active war zones.
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