Alejandro Leyva Aguilar, known for reporting on alleged corruption and criminal violence, was fatally shot while dining at a street food stall.
Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca, Mexico. Leyva Aguilar had spent years reporting on alleged corruption and criminal violence in the region. His death marks the fourth killing of a journalist in Mexico since June 2026, highlighting ongoing risks faced by media professionals in the country.
The incident underscores the dangerous environment for journalists exposing misconduct in Mexico.
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