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MCCI Journalists Detained in Tecámac During Corruption Probe Are Reported Safe

Local officials say residents stopped them after a complaint about a drone over private property.

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.