Another journalist killed in Mexico amid escalating cartel violence

Mexican journalist Nelson Matus shot dead in his car in Acapulco, the latest victim in the country's drug war.
Matus was director of local news outlet Lo Real de Guerrero, focused on covering violence in Guerrero state.
He had survived a previous assassination attempt in 2019, highlighting the dangers for journalists.
Acapulco has seen a spike in cartel violence and journalist murders, with over 150 killed nationwide since 2000.
Killing underscores Mexico's status as the deadliest country in the world for members of the press.