Bangladesh, Oct. 31 -- The murder of Mexican journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán has reignited anger and despair across Mexicos media community, as yet another reporter has paid the ultimate price for exposing the violent power of the countrys criminal organizations. Beltráns killing marks the 13th journalist slain in Mexico this year, cementing its reputation as one of the most dangerous places in the world to practice journalism.

Beltrán, aged 60, was found dead in the northern state of Durango, a region long dominated by warring drug cartels. His body, discovered after two days missing, was wrapped in sheets and accompanied by a note that read: “For spreading lies about the people of Durango.” Investigators...