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Armed kidnapping of Mexican journalist recorded on camera and shared on social media

  • Source: EFE
  • June 2, 2026

“Mexican reporter Roxana Ramírez had been working in the southern part of the state of Veracruz for about six months, during which she launched the digital outlet “Impulso,” according to local journalists.

Police sources said the events occurred at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday in the town of Nanchital, an area considered highly dangerous for practicing journalism.

In the images, which were shared on X and Facebook, two hooded men carrying long guns are seen breaking a metal door with a hammer. Once they force entry, they point their weapons at the occupants of the home, while a man tries to calm them. The attackers then subdue those inside and cut the recording.

Personnel from various police and military agencies deployed a major security operation.”

Read the full article in Spanish.

This text was translated with the assistance of AI and reviewed by an LJR editor.