Danger for Mexican Journalists
According to the International Business Times, Mexican journalists are not safe in Mexico. A reporter for the company goes on to say:
"Every 26 hours, a journalist in Mexico gets attacked, according to statistics released this week by a London-based rights organization. That figure is part of a lengthier report detailing intimidations, assaults and killings of media workers in Mexico, which have increased by 80 percent under the administration of President Enrique Peña Nieto, the group found.
The study, compiled by Article 19, an organization dedicated to the promotion of free expression around the world, recorded 656 attacks against journalists in the past two years – 330 in 2013 and 326 in 2015. Last year, there were 142 physical attacks against journalists, along with 53 cases of intimidation or pressure and 45 arbitrary detentions, according to the report. Six journalists also were killed in 2014 while doing their jobs."
Mexicans have begun debating their government and policies on free speech after well-known reporter Carmen Aristegui was fired after writing a piece on the Mexican first lady's mansion and possible "connections to government contractors", leading to putting fire under the Presidential couple, pushing them to sell their property. It shows that there is very little freedom to explore and uncover news in Mexico.
