Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead on Wednesday in the southern state of Oaxaca, making him at least the fourth journalist killed in the country since June.
According to the Oaxaca State Attorney General's Office, an investigation has been launched into the killing, with support requested from Mexico's Special Prosecutor's Office for Crimes Against Freedom of Expression.
Leyva, 60, was widely known for reporting on government corruption and violence linked to criminal groups operating in Oaxaca.
Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara expressed condolences and described Leyva as a journalist who exercised his right to critically examine government actions and freely express his opinions.
Mexico remains one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists outside active war zones. Press freedom organizations say that attacks against journalists are rarely brought to justice.
Earlier this month, authorities confirmed that the remains of kidnapped journalist Roxana Guzmán were discovered in the state of Veracruz. Two other journalists, Luis Ángel López and Manuel Moreno, were also killed in June in cases reportedly connected to their reporting.
According to media watchdog Article 19, at least five journalists have been killed in Mexico in 2026, while seven journalists were killed in 2025. Reporters Without Borders also recorded nine journalist killings in Mexico last year, making it the deadliest year for the country's media in the past three years.
Authorities say investigations into Leyva's murder are ongoing.
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