Mexican Crime Reporter Killed Despite Police Protection

Alejandro Martínez Noguez, a journalist covering violent crime in Celaya, was shot dead by gunmen while under government-assigned guard.

Martínez, known as 'The Son of the Lone Ranger,' was attacked while traveling with his bodyguards in Guanajuato.
He had survived a previous assassination attempt in 2022 and was under federal protection due to ongoing threats.
Guanajuato, plagued by cartel violence, has the highest homicide rate in Mexico, with journalists frequently targeted.
Martínez had just reported on a fatal car accident hours before his death, highlighting the dangers of his reporting beat.
Authorities are investigating the incident, which underscores the extreme risks faced by journalists in Mexico.