Introduction to Salomón Ordóñez Miranda
Salomón Ordóñez Miranda, known in the region as “Shalom,” was an independent journalist and creator of the digital media outlet Shalom Cuetzalan Producciones. He was tragically gunned down on the evening of June 23, in Cuetzalan del Progreso, Puebla.
The Attack and Aftermath
Ordóñez Miranda was directly targeted by armed assailants who fled the scene without identification. Local press reported that he sustained at least two gunshot wounds. Paramedics from the Advanced Medical Urgencies System (SUMA) arrived nearly an hour after the attack and transported him to Cuetzalan General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after due to their severity.
Official Account
According to the official version, an anonymous call alerted the Municipal Command about a gunshot victim in a private area. Security and medical personnel from the Municipal Security Secretariat and SUMA rushed to the location. Despite medical protocols being applied, the man unfortunately passed away due to the severity of his wounds.
Reactions and Statements
The Cuetzalan del Progreso municipal government condemned the violent act, expressed solidarity with Ordóñez Miranda’s family (with whom they reportedly made direct contact), and reaffirmed their willingness to cooperate with the Puebla State Fiscal General in investigating the crime.
The state government also publicly expressed its sorrow over the killing and joined calls for justice. In a social media message, they extended their solidarity to Ordóñez Miranda’s loved ones and mentioned that the Puebla State Fiscal General is working in coordination with municipal authorities to clarify the crime.
Contextualizing Journalist Killings in Mexico
Journalist Killings During Claudia Sheinbaum’s Administration:
During the first seven months of Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency (October 2024 to May 2025), five journalists were killed in various states, according to Article 19 data. These cases involved José Carlos González Herrera, Raúl Irán Villarreal Belmonte, Kristian Uriel Martínez Zavala, Calletano de Jesús Guerrero, and Mauricio Cruz Solís. With Ordóñez Miranda’s case, the total would be six.
This represents a 14.2% decrease compared to the same period under Andrés Manuel López Obrador, when seven journalists were killed. However, it is a 50% increase compared to the first seven months of Enrique Peña Nieto’s administration, during which four journalists were killed in Oaxaca, Tamaulipas, Coahuila, and Chihuahua.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who was Salomón Ordóñez Miranda? He was an independent journalist and founder of the digital media outlet Shalom Cuetzalan Producciones.
- What happened to him? He was fatally shot by armed assailants in Cuetzalan del Progreso, Puebla.
- What reactions followed his assassination? The Cuetzalan del Progreso municipal government condemned the violence and expressed solidarity with his family. The state government also publicly mourned his death and called for justice.
- How does this incident fit into the broader context of journalist killings in Mexico? Ordóñez Miranda’s assassination is part of a concerning trend, with six journalists killed during Claudia Sheinbaum’s first seven months in office—a 14.2% decrease from the same period under Andrés Manuel López Obrador but a 50% increase compared to Enrique Peña Nieto’s administration.
