Two journalists killed in Mexico's western states
In less than 24 hours, two journalists were killed in separate incidents in Mexico’s western states, highlighting an alarming rise in violence against media workers. Patricia Ramirez, also known as "Paty Bunbury," an entertainment reporter, was fatally shot on Wednesday afternoon in the state of Colima, confirmed the state prosecutor's office.
Her death followed the killing of Mauricio Cruz, head of the online news outlet MinutoXMinuto Michoacan, who was gunned down in Uruapan, Michoacan, on Tuesday evening. Uruapan, a city notorious for violent cartel-related crimes, witnessed Cruz’s murder in a shooting that also left another individual injured, according to state authorities. Cruz’s outlet later shared a tribute featuring his final live video, filmed shortly before his death.
These killings are the first under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration, which began earlier this month with commitments to address national violence and protect journalists. Following the legacy of her predecessor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Sheinbaum has stated that her government will not adopt a militarized approach to Mexico’s cartels, instead opting to continue strategies that avoid direct conflict with drug organizations.
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Nikhil Kumaraswamy gets emotional during election rally, alleges Cong conspiracy in previous defeats
Ramanagara: JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy said that he didn't know what wrong he had done to deserve two consecutive defeats in elections. He didn't know if his bad luck was the result of being the grandson of a former PM and the son of a former CM, he said. He was addressing a campaign rally in Kannamangala near Ramanagara on Thursday.
"I bore the brunt of Congress instigated conspiracy in two consecutive elections. I fell a prey for this conspiracy despite people voting in my favour. I am in a lot of pain. Today, I have competed in this election to respect the wishes of our party workers. Please make this youth win this time", Nikhil Kumaraswamy emotionally appealed to the gathering.
Shedding tears, the young JDS leader said that he was touring across the state to strengthen the party. "I want to connect with the last man in the party. It is very difficult to build a regional party. We are still standing because of your blessings", he added.
Nikhil Kumaraswamy said that Channapattana constituency was of high importance in the state by-elections as it was where his father, H D Kumaraswamy, had competed. "I am visiting each and every village. I make a humble request for your full co-operation and faith. Channapattana has seen a lot of development during the time of Deve Gowdaji and Kumaranna", he stated.
