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Story summary
- Carlos Castro, a journalist for Código Norte Veracruz, was shot and killed on January 8, 2026, in Poza Rica, Mexico.
- The State Commission for the Attention and Protection of Journalists condemned the murder and called for a thorough investigation.
- Castro had previously received protective measures due to threats and relocated to Guanajuato in 2024.
- This is the first journalist killing in Mexico in 2026, highlighting ongoing violence against the press.
