The Senate calls for justice, stating that “freedom of speech should not be a danger anywhere”
The Mexican state of Veracruz today mourns the loss of journalist Pedro Pablo Kumul, the 17th reporter killed in the Central American country so far this year. According to local media, the attack took place on Monday the 21st when Kumul, who was driving, had a problem with the driver of another vehicle, who allegedly followed and eventually shot him, according to the Herald of Mexico newspaper.
“We regret the terrible event that took place this afternoon in the city of Castillo in which our friend, announcer and reporter of this media outlet ‘Ax Noticias’ and Es Amor 104.5 HD lost their lives,” said the newspaper where he worked. In addition, ‘Ax Noticias’ has asked authorities to “investigate the cowardly act in depth to find those responsible” and that the crime “does not go unpunished”.
The news has stunned the country, where nearly 20 reporters have been killed. “Freedom of speech should not be a danger in Mexico or anywhere else, I join the demands of justice,” said Clemente Castañeda Hoeflich, coordinator of the Movimiento Ciudadano bench in the Senate.
The fear of the increase in numbers has become important again these days when he denounced the disappearance of another journalist, Francisco Hernández Elvira, in the same state of Veracruz over the weekend. According to his relatives, he was kidnapped by suspected criminals who entered his apartment and killed his pet. After days of intense pain and despair, his relatives have moved from thinking the worst to breathing a sigh of relief after authorities found his whereabouts safe and sound this Wednesday. “The communicator is already with his family, who thank the journalistic community for their solidarity and support for the situation presented,” said the Commission for the Defense of Journalists. Although the investigation of the matter is still ongoing.
Source: La Verdad
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