Region:Americas

Country:Peru

Department/Province/State:Ica

Sex¹:Male

Age:60

Date of Killing:20/01/2025

Previous Threats:Specific threat to HRD

Type of Work:Journalist / Media worker

Organisation:Cadena Sur TV

Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC/Civ&Pol Rights

Sector Detail:Abuse of power/corruption

More information:Front Line Defenders

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URLs (links) of Interest

https://cpj.org/es/2025/07/el-periodista-peruano-gastonmedina-victima-de-la-violenciaque-denuncio/

https://elpais.com/america/2025-01-26/te-vas-a-morir-le-advirtieron-a-gaston-medina-periodista-de-investigacion-y-cumplieron-la-amenaza.html

https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/internacionales/sicarios-asesinan-periodista-peruano-amazonia-20250507-758055.html

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