Missing Colombian investigative journalist Mateo Perez was found dead. The journalist disappeared on Tuesday while working in the rural part of the Antioquia department, located about five hours' drive north of Medellín. The circumstances of his disappearance and the subsequent discovery of his body point to involvement in the activities of one of Colombia's cartels. Novy Cas ↗
The President of Colombia blamed a guerrilla commander for the murder, indicating the complexity of the situation in the region and possible links to armed groups operating in the area. The journalist's disappearance and subsequent death represent another case of violence directed against journalists in Colombia, which faces persistent security threats, including the activities of various drug organizations. teraz.sk ↗ svet.sme.sk ↗
The case of Mateo Perez highlights the dangerous situation for journalists working on investigative projects in Colombia, especially those focused on exposing the activities of cartels and armed groups. The Antioquia region, where the journalist was found dead, has long struggled with the presence of organized crime and armed groups, which often terrorize the local population and threaten the safety of media workers.
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