US EditionPeruvian journalist killed by gunmen in Iquitos - Committee to Protect Journalists
- Peruvian journalist Raúl Celis López was shot dead by two gunmen on a motorbike in Iquitos on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as he arrived at his workplace.
- Celis's killing follows a surge in violence and threats against journalists in Peru, amid increasing gang violence and a recent state of emergency in several regions.
- Celis, known for his daily current affairs radio program, regularly reported on corruption, organized crime, and security issues affecting the Amazon region around Iquitos.
- Peru’s main journalists’ group and the Committee to Protect Journalists have called for an immediate and comprehensive inquiry into the killing, while RSF described the murder as a "tragic wake-up call."
- The killing highlights Peru's declining media freedom and ongoing risks for journalists, underscoring calls for the government to ensure safety and accountability to prevent impunity.
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Peruvian journalist killed by gunmen in Iquitos - Committee to Protect Journalists
Bogotá, May 8, 2025—Peruvian authorities must swiftly and comprehensively complete their investigation into the killing of Hora Cero (Zero Hour) host Raúl Celis López who was shot dead Wednesday in the northern Peruvian city of Iquitos, and hold those responsible to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. “Impunity in crimes against journalists must not become the norm. Peruvian authorities must conduct a thorough and transp…
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The murder of a renowned Peruvian journalist sparks a wave of protests in Iquitos
Every morning the journalist Raúl Celis López left his house in dim shadow, shortly after five in the morning, while the city of Iquitos was still sleeping. He was picked up by a trusted motor-taxist who took him first to pick up the newspaper package of the day and then to radio La Karibeña where for several years he has been driving the Hora Zero program, a highly focused informative in the Peruvian jungle. This Wednesday seemed to be another …
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