Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

BBC World Wednesday 05 August 2026, 11:00 UTC 1 min read

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César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

Mexican (ORG) César Gastélum (PERSON)

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