In June, Mexico reaches the lowest number of homicides since 2007

Homicide of journalist in Puebla will be investigated by federation and state

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that the homicide of Josué Martínez Contreras, which occurred in Puebla, is being investigated by federal and state authorities. The case was addressed at the Security Cabinet meeting this Friday.

From Tulum, Quintana Roo, the president indicated that the available evidence is being reviewed, including a video broadcast by the communicator himself before being deprived of his life. He confirmed coordination with the government of Puebla to clarify the facts.

“Today this morning he appeared in office and is under investigation. There is a video from the previous journalist that also appeared on the networks yesterday and they are in communication with the governor… all investigations have to be done,” he declared.

Attack details

Josué Martínez Contreras, 39, was director of the digital media Noticias San Martín Texmelucan, as well as a teacher and lawyer. According to police sources, he was killed in a direct attack just meters from his home, in the auxiliary council of San Lucas Atoyatenco, municipality of San Martín Texmelucan.

According to initial reports, two men on a motorcycle shot him multiple times. Witnesses indicated that the communicator was accompanied by his 13-year-old son at the time of the attack. Authorities have not revealed the identity of the minor.

The investigation work continues. Testimonies and video material are collected to clarify this event that has shocked the journalistic community and society.

Seismic swarm in the Pacific of Chiapas

The National Seismological Service reported 14 earthquakes in the last 24 hours in the Pacific region of Chiapas, until 8:48 a.m. The largest magnitude, 7.4, had its epicenter 95 kilometers southwest of Huixtla. So far this year, the entity has accumulated 3,470 earthquakes, which places it as the third state with the most activity, out of a national total of 21,692 events, according to the Secretariat of Civil Protection.

Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar reported that there is no major damage. Only minor damages were reported in Tapachula and Suchiate. As a preventive measure, work in government offices was suspended. “I ask that those who can please stay at home and with their family. Let’s stay calm. Everything is in order,” he declared.

Tsunami alert and recommendations

The Tsunami Warning Center of the Ministry of the Navy issued a warning for the South Pacific coast, on the coasts of Chiapas and Oaxaca, and coastal areas of Guatemala. Variations in sea level of up to 105 centimeters are expected. The authorities asked the population to move away from the beaches immediately and avoid navigation until the alert is canceled.

The earthquake, originally calculated at 6.8, was relocated to 135 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, on the border with Guatemala. So far, no victims or material damage have been reported. The Civil Protection Secretariat maintains monitoring in the regions for possible aftershocks. The population is recommended to remain calm and stay in safe areas.

Earthquake triggers emergency in Tapachula

Two consecutive earthquakes of 7.4 and 5.8 shook Chiapas this morning, leaving one woman injured. The person, of foreign origin, fell from the third floor after having a nervous breakdown during the first earthquake.

The first earthquake occurred at 8:48 a.m., with the epicenter 135 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, on the border with Guatemala. The woman, who lived in a building in the Teófilo Acebo neighborhood, became desperate and fell into the void, suffering serious injuries. Civil Protection paramedics and Municipal Police attended the scene.

Second movement and evacuations

Thirty minutes later, while they were responding to the incident, a second earthquake of magnitude 5.8 was recorded in the same area. The authorities evacuated the building to avoid further risks.

The State Civil Protection System activated emergency protocols throughout Chiapas. In Tuxtla Gutiérrez and other cities, public and private buildings were evacuated. So far, no fatalities have been reported, only the injured woman.

The movements were noticeable in Guatemala, Belize and El Salvador, where monitoring was activated. The Tsunami Warning Center of the Ministry of the Navy issued an alert for the coasts of Chiapas and Oaxaca due to possible variations in sea level.