IAPA concerned about initiative in Mexico to combat cyberbullying
Under the pretext of protecting personal rights, the approved initiative establishes mechanisms allowing anyone to request the removal of digital content without a court order or independent review.
Female politicians use meritless lawsuits to censor journalists in Mexico, lawyer says
In recent months, at least five defamation lawsuits have been filed by female politicians in Mexico against journalists who reported on allegations of corruption or misconduct. Legal experts warn that these suits are part of a broader pattern of judicial harassment intended to intimidate the press.
17 Mexican journalists smeared by Facebook page allegedly run by gang members
The Facebook page “Noticias Chiapas al ROJO” published the names of 17 journalists active in Tapachula, near the border with Guatemala, and accused them, without evidence, of working for the alleged leader of a local gang.
Miroslava Breach Velducea, the Mexican journalist who refused to stay silent or be an accomplice
In 2016, a year before her death, Breach began receiving threats and pressures due to her reports on violent displacements in the Sierra Tarahumara and her investigations into the connections between drug trafficking groups and local politicians.
Mexico: PEN International denounces threats against journalist Lucero Díaz Estrada and calls for protection
“It is unacceptable that the authorities in the country with the highest rate of deadly violence against the press on the continent, allow digital harassment of journalists.”
RSF demands justice for the murder of journalist Raúl Irán Villarreal Belmont in Mexico
Violence against the press in Mexico continues to claim lives, and rampant impunity for these attacks are fuelling the crisis. RSF urgently calls on the Mexican government to implement concrete, effective measures to protect journalists and bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice.
Mexican journalist Alejandro Gallegos killed in Tabasco
The killing of Alejandro Gallegos comes weeks after the killing of journalist Calletano de Jesús Guerrero, underscoring the ongoing crisis of violence and impunity that journalists in Mexico face.
Mexican journalist under federal protection shot dead
Guerrero, deputy editor of Facebook-based news outlet “Global Mexico”, regularly published news stories about crime, violence, and politics in México state.
Mexican journalist Paty Bunbury shot dead in Colima, 2nd killed in less than 24 hours
Ramírez was the second Mexican journalist killed in less than 24 hours following the 29 October shooting of Mauricio Cruz Solís.
Mexican crime reporter Alejandro Martínez Noguez killed while under police protection
Mexico has long been one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalists and consistently fails in its efforts to provide state-sanctioned protection to members of the press.
Mexico: IPI condemns killing of journalist Víctor Alonso Morales Culebro
International civil society organization Article 19, which reported his death, believes recent articles by Morales Culebro could have put him at risk.
Twelve years: No justice for Mexican journalist Regina Martínez
April 28 marks 12 years since Mexican investigative journalist Regina Martínez Pérez was beaten and strangled to death in her home. Authorities have failed to credibly solve the murder. The IPI global network calls for justice.
Mexico has made no progress on protecting journalists during AMLO’s six years as president
In the run-up to Mexico’s general elections on 2 June, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges all of the candidates to finally commit to concrete measures to protect journalists and combat impunity.
CPJ, Amnesty International report finds systemic flaws in Mexico’s journalist protections
CPJ and Amnesty international surveyed dozens of reporters who have been enrolled in the protection program.