In a tragic development, the body of journalist Luis Martín Sánchez Íñiguez, 59, a staff reporter for La Jornada in Mexico’s Nayarit state, has been discovered. He went missing on July 5.

Mexico’s La Jornada newspaper first reported the story.

His wife filed a formal complaint with the Nayarit Prosecutor’s Office, reporting that his belongings and identification were found at home, but his computer and credentials were missing.

Who was Luis Martín Sánchez Íñiguez?

Luis Martín Sánchez Íñiguez, a correspondent for La Jornada in Tepic.

On July 8, Luis Martín Sánchez Íñiguez’s lifeless body was found in Huachines, near the town of El Ahuacate in Tepic. The body showed signs of violence and was tied up, covered with bags, and accompanied by a disturbing message.

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Official reports from the Nayarit Attorney General’s Office and the Public and Citizen Security Secretariat are yet to be released, providing further details about the circumstances surrounding Luis Martín Sánchez Íñiguez’s death.

Luis Martín Sánchez Íñiguez’s wife disclosed that the last communication with him was on July 5, when he mentioned a power outage at home. Upon investigation, his computer, a hard drive, a pair of sandals, and his identification as a correspondent for La Jornada were missing, while other belongings were intact.

Following the disappearance, an unidentified person attempted to contact Luis Martín Sánchez Íñiguez’s relatives, claiming to have important information about his whereabouts. However, due to the inability to reach the journalist’s daughter directly, no details regarding his disappearance were revealed.

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The tragic death of Luis Martín Sánchez Íñiguez highlights the dangers faced by journalists in Mexico. With investigations ongoing, it is crucial to address the issue of violence against media professionals and ensure their safety as they carry out their vital work.