Mexico's Deadly Wave: Journalists Targeted in 24-Hour Shooting Spree

In less than 24 hours, two Mexican journalists were shot dead in western states, highlighting a surge in violence in Mexico. Patricia Ramirez, known as Paty Bunbury, was killed in Colima, and Mauricio Cruz in Uruapan. The incidents underline the continued risk faced by journalists in the country.

In a disturbing escalation of violence in Mexico, two journalists have been shot dead within 24 hours, authorities report. The killing of Patricia Ramirez, also known as Paty Bunbury, in Colima on Wednesday, marks the second such incident in quick succession.

Ramirez, an entertainment reporter, was slain in Colima, while Mauricio Cruz, head of an online news outlet, was killed in Uruapan, Michoacan, known for brutal crimes linked to drug cartels. These deaths coincide with Claudia Sheinbaum's early days as president, as she navigates Mexico's persistent violence challenges.

The media community mourns these losses while their associates call for justice and safety. The spotlight remains on Sheinbaum's administration, which continues to deal with inherited issues from her predecessor, amid intensifying scrutiny over journalist safety in Mexico.

(With inputs from agencies.)