Monday, August 3, 2015

Mexican journalist found dead. – Television Republic

In one of the apartments in the capital of Mexico, was found dead photojournalist working for a magazine critical of the government. With his body was found dead four other people.

According to the prosecution all the victims were killed on Friday. Before his death were to be tortured. Most likely died from a shot to the head.

Ruben Espinosa worked for the magazine critical of the government’s “Proceso”. He also collaborated with a local news agency AVC, which focuses on social protests.

Journalist in fear for their lives took refuge in Mexico City recently, after he was attacked by unknown assailants in the state of Veracruz, on the east of the country .

His family lost contact with him on the night of Friday to Saturday.

Veracruz is a dangerous state for journalists. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, since 2010, 11 journalists were killed there. In all of Mexico since 2007 have been killed or abducted more than 50 media workers.


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