Mexican journalist killed as media death toll jumps

FILE PHOTO: Candles and photos of deceased journalists are placed as part of a protest by journalists who demand justice and protection from the federal government after the murders of five journalists in recent days, outside the Attorney General's office in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, February 14, 2022. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - A Mexican journalist was shot to death in his car Monday in the Pacific coastal state of Guerrero, authorities said, amid the bloodiest year on record for Mexican media workers.

Columnist Fredid "Fredy" Roman was ambushed Monday afternoon in the city of Chilpancingo by armed attackers on a motorcycle, according to local media.