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Campaigns and Advocacy - Mexico

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Mexico

Journalist Marcela Turati sheds light on the social effects of drug trafficking violence

"The majority of Mexican journalists have become war correspondents in their own country ever since President Felipe Calderón launched his war against drug trafficking and the battles spilled out into the streets," says Turati.

Russia / Mexico

Meeting highlights common challenges faced by journalists, civil society activists

ARTICLE 19 and the Russian Union of Journalists (RUJ) held their first one-day meeting to share experiences of addressing violence against journalists, exchange best practices and strategies on protection, and learn from each other.

Mexico

Civil society organisations to host forum: "Justice for murdered and disappeared journalists"

The forum will be held in Mexico City on the 63rd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Mexico

IAPA calls on Senate to pass constitutional amendment on crimes against journalists

The amendment, which was passed by the Chamber of Deputies, would enable federal authorities to prosecute crimes against journalists and freedom of expression.

Mexico

ARTICLE 19 highlights absence of protection of journalists before IACHR

ARTICLE 19's submission highlights how violent attacks against the press have resulted in a chilling effect on the media in several cities, especially those gripped by the ongoing public security crisis.

Mexico

IAPA calls for renewed commitment to investigation into journalist's still unpunished murder

Thus far there is no information about the investigation into the 2008 murder of Armando Rodríguez, nor whether anyone has been arrested or charged.

Mexico

Government urged to heed UN Working Group's recommendations in relation to missing journalists

A preliminary report by the UN Working Group on Enforced on Involuntary Disappearances highlights a number of ARTICLE 19's key concerns, especially in relation to the disappearance of journalists and the lack of information provided to their families.

Mexico / United States

CJFE urges US authorities to grant Mexican journalist political asylum

Emilio Gutiérrez Soto is currently living with his son in Las Cruces, New Mexico, awaiting a decision from an immigration judge.

Mexico / United States

Government should hold security forces accountable, protect journalists, rights defenders, says Human Rights Watch

Deaths tied to drug violence and grave human rights violations have increased significantly since Calderón deployed the military in 2007 to combat drug cartels.

Mexico / United States

Border editors, publishers, reporters agree to combat violence, impunity in Mexico

Participants at the Border Editors and Newspaper Publishers Forum analysed the situation facing the Mexican press and studied how to make the profession safer under government protection.

Mexico

IAPA calls for renewed efforts in investigation into murder of journalist

A letter signed by hundreds of newspaper readers was sent to the president, urging him to ensure that those responsible for killing Armando Rodríguez are brought to justice.

Mexico

IAPA posts video on anti-impunity battle in Mexico on Youtube

The first in a series of IAPA videos takes place in Nuevo Laredo, where the "El Mañana" newspaper finds itself caught up in the fight against the illegal drug trade.

Joint action - Mexico

Ten IFEX members and other organisations issue statement regarding dire press freedom situation in Mexico

The groups agreed there is a need for freedom of expression and journalists' organisations to continue and add to measures that promote and support the right of journalists and media outlets to carry out their work.

Mexico

Forum calls for a united Mexican press to combat crime, violence

During a number of panel discussions, an agreement was reached to monitor the federal government's promises and support the formation of a system to protect journalists.

Mexico

President Calderón pledges to push for legal reforms and protection to safeguard press freedom

The president told a delegation from IAPA and CPJ that he will insist on making crimes against journalists federal offences.

Take action! - Mexico

Sign a letter calling for an end to impunity

Readers are invited to sign a letter to the president calling for the implementation of legal mechanisms to confront the increasing violence against journalists.

Mexico

IAPA, UNAM wind up online course with forum on violence, press freedom

IAPA's president said, "This course has come at the right time, when journalists and media in Mexico have had to put up with the scourge of violence."

Mexico

Special Mandates on freedom of expression make landmark visit

This unprecedented envoy is a severe indictment of the rapidly deteriorating freedom of expression situation which has witnessed increasing impunity to the violence being perpetrated against its media outlets, ARTICLE 19 said.

Mexico

Federal forces increasingly harass journalists

In a letter to President Calderón, CPJ expresses concern about a series of incidents in which federal security forces have attacked reporters who cover crime and report on law enforcement operations.

Mexico / United States

CPJ urges Obama and Calderón to address press freedom crisis in Mexico

Violence has become so pervasive that trafficking organisations now exert effective censorship over key issues that resonate on both sides of the border.

Mexico

ARTICLE 19 welcomes UN Human Rights Committee Periodic Report

The organisation welcomes the Committee's fifth periodic report and its reflection of ARTICLE 19's concerns regarding the deterioration of freedom of expression in Mexico.

Mexico

Mexican editors, publishers call for government action

The governor of Durango agreed to review investigations into the murder of four journalists in his state.

Mexico

New special prosecutor must focus political will in one of world's deadliest places for journalists, says ARTICLE 19

A lack of political will and the limited mandate of the Special Prosecutor for Crimes Against the Media have resulted in many investigations being suspended.

Joint action - Mexico

Four IFEX members express their position regarding the National Human Rights Commission's recommendation on crimes against journalists

Several freedom of expression organisations have said that a clear mechanism is required for implementation of the National Human Rights Commission's recommendation on crimes against journalists.

Mexico

IAPA, Mexico Supreme Court forum encourages adoption of inter-American legal standards

A judicial forum organized by the IAPA and the Supreme Court called for the application of inter-American legal standards to resolve conflicts concerning press freedom.

Mexico / Awards

Mexican cartoonist receives CRNI Award for Courage in Editorial Cartooning

Mario Robles has been a recognised and respected political cartoonist for over 30 years.

Mexico

CJFE calls on government to make killing a journalist a federal offence

In a letter to the Ambassador of the Republic of Mexico for Canada, CJFE calls on the Mexican government to make killing a journalist a federal offence and to ensure that the murderers of journalists are prosecuted.

Mexico

ARTICLE 19 calls for a federal policy to prevent aggressions against journalists

ARTICLE 19 calls on the Government of Mexico and President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa to establish a committee to protect journalists and implement a comprehensive strategy to stop attacks on journalists and media workers.

Mexico

IAPA conference calls on government for transparency in its war on drugs

Calling on the government of Mexico to carry out its battle with drug traffickers openly and with respect for the press's duty to inform the public, the Inter American Press Association-organized conference "The Press, the Government and Organized Crime," wound up here today.

Joint action - Mexico

Three IFEX members and Mexican organisations denounce criminal prosecution of community radio station Tierra y Libertad

(AMARC/IFEX) - The following is a 16 March 2009 joint statement by AMARC, ARTICLE 19, Reporters without Borders and four other organisations:

Joint action - Mexico

Environment of fear prompts journalists to go into exile, self-censor or risk violent attack, says RSF/CEPET report

(RSF/CEPET/IFEX) - The following is an abridged version of a 22 January 2009 joint RSF and CEPET press release:

Joint action - Mexico

Civil rights groups call on Mexican government to investigate crimes against freedom of expression

(ARTICLE 19/CENCOS/IFEX) - The following is a 21 October 2008 joint press release by ARTICLE 19, CENCOS and the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC):

Mexico

IFEX members take action to protect journalists against violence in Mexico

Under the slogan "What you don’t know can hurt you”, ARTICLE 19 and the National Center for Social Communication (CENCOS) have launched the Permanent Campaign to Protect Journalists in Mexico on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Joint action - Mexico

International mission finds "shocking culture of impunity" surrounding violence against journalists

(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) - The following is a 19 July 2008 ARTICLE 19 press release about the findings of a joint mission to Mexico undertaken by a number of international press freedom organisations:

Joint action - Mexico

Violent police raid, closure of community radio station condemned by AMARC and ARTICLE 19

(AMARC/ARTICLE 19/IFEX) - The following is a 10 June 2007 joint AMARC and ARTICLE 19 press release:

Joint action - Mexico

Three IFEX members urge new investigation into journalist's 2004 murder following new revelations

(CEPET/IFEX) - The following is a 3 June 2008 joint press release by CEPET, PROBIDAD and RSF:

Joint action - Mexico

Member of free expression mission called "enemy of the state" by government official; six IFEX members, others protest

(AMARC/IFEX) - The following is an 8 May 2008 AMARC press release:

Joint action - Mexico

ARTICLE 19, CENCOS and IPYS condemn federal police assaults on four journalists in Culiacán

(ARTICLE 19/CENCOS/IPYS/IFEX) - The following is a 7 May 2008 joint press release of ARTICLE 19, CENCOS and IPYS:

Joint action - Mexico

AMARC, ARTICLE 19 and RSF condemn murder of two community radio journalists in Oaxaca, urge protection of survivors of attack

(AMARC/IFEX) - The following is a 9 April 2008 joint statement by AMARC, ARTICLE 19 and Reporters without Borders:

Joint action - Mexico

Four IFEX members call for action on crimes against journalists

(CENCOS/IFEX) - The following is a joint 14 February 2008 press release by AMARC-Mexico, ARTICLE 19-Mexico, CEPET, CENCOS and other organisations:

Joint action - Mexico

CENCOS and ARTICLE 19 urge protection for journalists in Veracruz state following attempted murder, threats

(ARTICLE 19/CENCOS/IFEX) - In an interview with Octavio Soto Torres, the founder-director of the weekly "Voces de Veracruz", ARTICLE 19 and CENCOS obtained additional information on the 23 January 2008 attempted assassination of which the journalist was the victim.

Joint action - Mexico

Five IFEX members condemn Supreme Court decision on Lydia Cacho case

(CENCOS/IFEX) - The following is a 29 November 2007 joint statement by five IFEX members and other organizations and individuals: