Mexico - Law protecting journalists goes into effect in Mexico City

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders hails a new law protecting human rights defenders and journalists now in effect in Mexico's federal district (Mexico City) but will monitor its implementation closely. It could set an example for Mexico's other states at a time when working as a journalist is extremely dangerous. Many journalists rightly fear both for their lives and the future of their profession after the multiple murders of photojournalist Ruben Espinosa, activist Nadia Vera and three other (...)

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