Overview
- Reporters Leonardo Núñez and Eduardo Buendía, who work for the anti‑corruption group MCCI, were stopped in Tecámac while investigating alleged graft, with Núñez streaming the encounter on X.
- MCCI later said the two were safe after hours of uncertainty about their whereabouts that drew concern from prominent journalists.
- The organization clarified the location as Tecámac following early posts that also mentioned nearby Tultepec.
- The Tecámac government said residents detained the team because they flew a drone over a property, and it said the local Guardia Civil responded and moved to present them to the public prosecutor.
- Public figures, including the PRI’s national leader, amplified the case in real time, highlighting ongoing fears for press safety in Mexico after a surge in attacks reported in 2025 and 2026.