# Livestreamer’s murder raises questions about Mexico’s creators and cartels

https://mins.news/en/item/15215

- BBC News, 2026-08-06 13:46 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg9dwz8p30o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Content creator César Gastélum was murdered on Tuesday. His death has prompted questions about why influencers are coming under attack. It has also drawn attention to the relationship between Mexico’s content creators and cartels. The case highlights growing concerns surrounding attacks on online personalities.

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