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Puebla Journalist Killed by Motorcyclists; 13-Year-Old Son Witnesses

7/18/2026

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Josué Martínez Contreras was shot dead at his home in San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla, by unidentified motorcyclists.
His 13-year-old son witnessed the attack and called police.
The state prosecutor opened an investigation.
Puebla’s government condemned the killing and pledged to support the journalist’s family.
Martínez founded the Facebook page Noticias San Martín Texmelucan, which had over 155,000 followers, and had recently accused local officials of illegal water extraction, receiving threats.

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Story summary

Josué Martínez Contreras was shot dead at his home in San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla, by unidentified motorcyclists.
His 13-year-old son witnessed the attack and called police.
The state prosecutor opened an investigation.
Puebla’s government condemned the killing and pledged to support the journalist’s family.
Martínez founded the Facebook page Noticias San Martín Texmelucan, which had over 155,000 followers, and had recently accused local officials of illegal water extraction, receiving threats.