The Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office (FGEO) has confirmed the launch of an investigation following an armed attack on the Rockaway restaurant—owned by Ignacio Santiago, founder and director of the news portal *Pluma Digital Noticias*—in Juchitán de Zaragoza. The agency has tasked the Isthmus Regional Vice-Prosecutor’s Office with handling the case, in coordination with a specialized unit focused on crimes against freedom of expression.
The attack took place on the morning of Saturday, November 7, on the Canal 33 highway, in the 19 de Marzo neighborhood. There was no one inside the premises at the time of the incident. The State Investigation Agency (AEI) and forensic experts processed the scene, collecting ballistic evidence that has been added to the case file. The Prosecutor’s Office stated that these findings will help establish lines of inquiry to identify those responsible.
The Prosecutor’s Office stated that these findings will help establish lines of inquiry to identify those responsible.
La Fiscalía afirmó que estos hallazgos ayudarán a establecer líneas de investigación para identificar a los responsables.
The prosecutor’s office indicated that these elements will allow them to establish lines of investigation to identify those responsible.
La fiscalía indicó que estos elementos les permitirán establecer líneas de investigación para identificar a los responsables.
The institution reported that it is providing support and assistance to the victims to ensure their safety. Furthermore, it reaffirmed its ongoing joint operation with the Mexican Army, the Navy, the National Guard, and the State Police, aimed at ensuring that the incident does not go unpunished. Santiago broadcast an initial live video around 6:00 a.m., shortly after learning of the attack on his business. In the recording, he described the suspected perpetrators as “a couple of snotty-nosed kids on a motorcycle” and vowed to ensure they are brought to justice.
