Oaxaca Journalist Óscar Merino Critically Injured in Shooting Attack

Óscar Merino Ruiz, director of OM Noticias, was shot and critically wounded in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca. This attack highlights ongoing dangers faced by journalists in the region, prompting a state investigation though no arrests have been made yet. Authorities and press groups are closely monitoring the case as they seek to identify motives and ensure journalist safety moving forward.