Andres Manuel López Obrador Accused of Press Censorship in Mexico

The articles allege that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has used his daily press briefing, “La Mañanera,” to target journalists and political opponents. Specific examples cited include the public broadcast of New York Times correspondent Natalie Kritoeff’s phone number and the denial of access to former presidential candidate Xóchitl Gálvez to address criticism in the Palacio Nacional.

According to the pieces, 47 journalists were killed during López Obrador’s administration, figures reported by Article 19 and Reporters Without Borders. The authors also criticize a proposed “Law of Audiences Rights,” describing it as a measure intended to shield the government rather than protect Mexican citizens’ right to information.