Pablo Medina Velázquez
Pablo Medina Velázquez | |
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| Born | ca. 1961 |
| Died | 16 October 2014 (Age 53) Curuguaty, Paraguay |
| Cause of death | Gunshot |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, regional correspondent |
| Employer | ABC Color |
| Known for | investigative journalism into drug trafficking |
| Children | Dyrsen Medina |
| Family | Salvador Medina Velázquez (brother) and Francisco Medina (brother) |
Pablo Medina Velázquez (c. 1961 – 16 October 2014) was a Paraguayan investigative journalist for the newspaper ABC Color in Asunción. Velázquez had been returning from a trip to Curuguaty when he was attacked due to his investigation into the illegal drug trade in Paraguay. Medina is one of many journalists whose lives have been put at risk due to their involvement into dangerous cases. Medina's death sparked social movements, such as #JusticiaparaPablo on Facebook, as well as memorials in his honor.