Puebla government condemns journalist's murder; prosecutors seek suspects

The government of Puebla has issued a strong condemnation following the assassination of Josué Martínez, a journalist, teacher, and social activist. Martínez was fatally shot on Thursday morning in the municipality of San Martín Texmelucan.

In a public statement, the state government expressed its condolences to Martínez's family and friends. The administration reaffirmed its "unwavering rejection of violence" and its commitment to upholding freedom of expression, dissent, information, and truth, as guaranteed by state and federal laws. The government has urged the State General Prosecutor's Office to conduct a thorough investigation to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the attack.

According to police reports, Martínez was attacked by individuals on a motorcycle in the San Lucas Atoyatenco auxiliary unit. The assailants killed him in front of his mother and 13-year-old son, who then alerted authorities. The Directorate for Attention to Aggressions Against Journalists and Human Rights Defenders is providing support to Martínez's family.

Initial investigations suggest that Martínez had received death threats months before the incident. The San Martín Texmelucan region is known to suffer from high levels of insecurity, often linked to fuel theft (huachicol) and public transport robbery. Martínez was reportedly involved in local political matters and managed the "Noticias Texmelucan" page.

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The State Government strongly reaffirms its rejection of violence and reiterates its commitment to the unrestricted respect for freedom of expression, dissent, information, and truth, as guaranteed by the laws of the state and the country.