84 Journalists Threatened in Mexico in 2007

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84 Journalists Threatened in Mexico in 2007

13:46 H | Topics: Controversia - Media - Mexico - Society

The journalism profession was a dangerous game in Mexico in 2007, according to a recent report by that country's National Center for Human Rights. The Center registered 84 cases of aggression against journalists which reportedly "violate basic fundamental rights". Mexico's La Jornada reports that among the aggressive acts were

homicides, injuries, kidnapping. The most common [aggressions] being intimidation and threats, including death threats, made by telephone, email or in person. In addition, according to the report, there were terrorist attacks on offices, spying on private residences and at media offices, phone espionage and theft.

La Jornada reports that 2007 was particularly notable in that 3 journalists disappeared and 4 were murdered. The report attributes the increased level of violence to the fact that members of organized crime are now often involved in the incidents, making journalism in Mexico a "high-risk profession".

Via / La Jornada

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