Dossier
Francisco Alejandro Leyva
Coverage of Francisco Alejandro Leyva in the Nexus archive.
- Oaxaca journalist, known for criticizing governor, shot dead; Feds takes over the case
Journalist Francisco Alejandro Leyva was shot dead in San Pablo Etla, Oaxaca, while eating breakfast. He was known for criticizing political corruption and the governor in his column, and federal authorities have taken over the investigation. This marks the second journalist killing in Mexico in under a week.