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said, "I condemn the killing of Elidio Ramos Zárate. Serving as the eyes and ears of society, journalists must be able to carry out their important work without fearing for their lives. It is therefore important that those responsible for this crime be brought to justice."
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convenience stores looted that day as it was being looted. Elidio Ramos Zárate was shot in the neck by two unknown men on foot or on motorcycles outside of the OXXO with
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