Who was Ernesto Mendez? Journalist among four killed in shooting outside Mexican bar
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We're finally on our own ...
This summer I hear the drummin'
Another dead in Guanajuato (how many more?)
RIP Ernesto MéndezTin soldiers and AMLO's comin'We're finally on our own ...This summer I hear the drummin'Another dead in Guanajuato (how many more?)RIP Ernesto Méndez The town's Mayor, Luis Sanchez, said that it was not yet clear why Mendez had been targeted. However, according to Zona Franca, another outlet Mendez was affiliated with, the journalist had received death threats for his work in the past. This was corroborated by Article 19, a human rights organization, which had considered Mendez vulnerable to attacks due to his confrontational journalistic style. In an official statement, Article 19 alleged that the murder was carried out by a trained commando, implying that a sophisticated criminal organization may be behind the attack. The murder of journalists and civil society members in Mexico is a tremendous problem and a stain for all us working to defend and support press freedom.
We need to demand accountability and take action to protect these important members of Mexican society.-BANThe murder of journalists and civil society members in Mexico is a tremendous problem and a stain for all us working to defend and support press freedom. We need to demand accountability and take action to protect these important members of Mexican society.-BAN The Article 19 statement read: "The crime was committed when an armed commando broke into a bar owned by the Mendez family." In response to Mendez's death, Guanajato State Governor Diego Rodriguez made a statement on Twitter: "We strongly condemn the crime in which businessman and journalist Ernesto Mendez and two other people unfortunately lost their lives." The governor also noted another angle that may have led to the murder. He alleged that the bar Ernesto Mendez owned may have become the target of extortion or a competitive, business-related feud. He also stated that the killing may have been linked to Mendez's involvement in local state fairs, which often involve due to the ease of gambling and money laundering at such events. I wrote this because of the murder of two journalists in Tijuana. I originally did it in Spanish but I decided to publish it in English as well. Today, another journalist was shot in Mexico, José I. Santiago Martínez survived the shooting. I wrote this because of the murder of two journalists in Tijuana. I originally did it in Spanish but I decided to publish it in English as well. Today, another journalist was shot in Mexico, José I. Santiago Martínez survived the shooting. He added:"We know that a lot of interest moves in the fairs of the municipalities, there are palenques, cockfights and things that will get complicated later." The investigation into the shooting is currently ongoing. have not yet identified the suspects or discovered a clear motivation. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
Who was Ernesto Mendez Journalist among four killed in shooting outside Mexican bar
Mendez is one of 13 people in Mexican media murdered in 2022 (image via Yuri Cortez/Getty Images) A at a bar in Guanajuato, Mexico, on Tuesday, August 2, left three people dead, including journalist Ernesto Mendez. The killing has sparked outrage, as Mendez is one of 13 people in Mexican media murdered this year. According to Reuters, Ernesto Mendez worked at the bar, which belonged to his family. He also operated local news outlet Tu Voz, which had received death threats in the past for its aggressive reporting on corruption and activity. Mexican journalist Ernesto Méndez and two other people were executed this morning in San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato. Mexico is the second most dangerous country in the world for journalists, behind Ukraine.Mexican journalist Ernesto Méndez and two other people were executed this morning in San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato. Mexico is the second most dangerous country in the world for journalists, behind Ukraine. As per Barron's, Mendez and his family were celebrating at the bar when the attack occurred. While authorities have not released the names of the victims, it is suspected that one of them was the bar owner.All that we know about Ernesto Mendez
Ernesto Mendez was a well-known member of the community who had developed a reputation not only for his bold journalistic work, but also for his position as a representative of local businesses, facilitating various fairs and events. Tin soldiers and AMLO's comin'We're finally on our own ...
This summer I hear the drummin'
Another dead in Guanajuato (how many more?)
RIP Ernesto MéndezTin soldiers and AMLO's comin'We're finally on our own ...This summer I hear the drummin'Another dead in Guanajuato (how many more?)RIP Ernesto Méndez The town's Mayor, Luis Sanchez, said that it was not yet clear why Mendez had been targeted. However, according to Zona Franca, another outlet Mendez was affiliated with, the journalist had received death threats for his work in the past. This was corroborated by Article 19, a human rights organization, which had considered Mendez vulnerable to attacks due to his confrontational journalistic style. In an official statement, Article 19 alleged that the murder was carried out by a trained commando, implying that a sophisticated criminal organization may be behind the attack. The murder of journalists and civil society members in Mexico is a tremendous problem and a stain for all us working to defend and support press freedom.
We need to demand accountability and take action to protect these important members of Mexican society.-BANThe murder of journalists and civil society members in Mexico is a tremendous problem and a stain for all us working to defend and support press freedom. We need to demand accountability and take action to protect these important members of Mexican society.-BAN The Article 19 statement read: "The crime was committed when an armed commando broke into a bar owned by the Mendez family." In response to Mendez's death, Guanajato State Governor Diego Rodriguez made a statement on Twitter: "We strongly condemn the crime in which businessman and journalist Ernesto Mendez and two other people unfortunately lost their lives." The governor also noted another angle that may have led to the murder. He alleged that the bar Ernesto Mendez owned may have become the target of extortion or a competitive, business-related feud. He also stated that the killing may have been linked to Mendez's involvement in local state fairs, which often involve due to the ease of gambling and money laundering at such events. I wrote this because of the murder of two journalists in Tijuana. I originally did it in Spanish but I decided to publish it in English as well. Today, another journalist was shot in Mexico, José I. Santiago Martínez survived the shooting. I wrote this because of the murder of two journalists in Tijuana. I originally did it in Spanish but I decided to publish it in English as well. Today, another journalist was shot in Mexico, José I. Santiago Martínez survived the shooting. He added:"We know that a lot of interest moves in the fairs of the municipalities, there are palenques, cockfights and things that will get complicated later." The investigation into the shooting is currently ongoing. have not yet identified the suspects or discovered a clear motivation. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found