National and International Media Issue Manifesto Against Attacks on Mexican Journalists El Universal
go to original May 25, 2017

Journalism continues to be a deadly profession in Mexico, with 6 journalists reportedly killed since early March and more missing. Critics place blame on the government for allowing corrupt officials and cartels to silence their critics with impunity. (RT America)

Update: Mexican Congress Condemns Attacks on Journalists (El Universal)

National and international media, as well as press associations such as the America Group of Daily Newspapers (GDA), the Inter-American Press Associations (IAPA) and PEN Mexico, have denounced a “murderous offensive” against Mexican journalists for investigating and disclosing criminal activities, particularly those associated with the organized crime in Mexico.

Over 30 national and international media, including news sites, daily newspapers, TV and radio stations, as well as press agencies have demanded the Mexican government to guarantee the right to information, the safety of Mexican journalists and of those tasked with informing society in our country.

Additionally, the manifesto includes that the expression of ideas should not be subject to persecution, as it constitutes an essential right of freedom of speech and the exercise of the journalistic duty in Mexico:

“In Mexico, impunity, corruption and the organized crime, in particular, have endangered the fundamental duty of keeping society informed.

As communicators, we denounce the murderous offensive experienced by members of our guild, during the exercise of their informative duty, in the investigation and disclosure of criminal activities, namely, drug violence in Mexico.”

Read the rest at El Universal

Related: Mexican Journalists Have Had 'Enough' of the Killings and Impunity (teleSUR)

Related: Following Sixth Journalist Murder This Year, Mexican Bishops Speak Up (CNA/EWTN News)

Related: Journalists Are Left to Be Killed in Mexico (Amnesty International)

Related: Mexican Journalists Caught in Crossfire of Rival Cartels (Associated Press)

Related: Rising Violence Against Journalists in Mexico Spurs Worldwide Condemnation (PanAm Post)

Related: Journalist Seeking Asylum in U.S. Gives Up, Returns to Mexico (Dallas News)

Related: Mexican Public Officials Lead Violence Against Journalists: Report (PanAm Post)

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