Journalist Francisco Alexandro was killed in Mexico after being subjected to an armed attack while having breakfast at a restaurant.
Medianews.az reports that, according to local police information, the incident occurred in the town of San Pablo Etla, near the city of Oaxaca.
A woman was also injured during the attack.
Salomon Jara, the governor of Oaxaca state, condemned the incident and announced that he ordered the investigation to be conducted jointly with federal agencies.
According to the organization "Reporters Without Borders" (RSF), Leyva is the seventh journalist killed in Mexico in 2026.
It is reported that the journalist's last post on social media included critical opinions about the organization of the Guelaguetza festival, which was attended by representatives of the local government.