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2 clusters · 10 sources · 5 days · First seen 6 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Journalist harassment in Salina Cruz, Mexico

Overview

In Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, journalist Rey David Jiménez García, director of Salina Cruz Sin Censura, reported receiving multiple telephone death threats on August 8, 2026. The threats followed his publication of a video report regarding the municipal government’s claims over federal public works projects.

Jiménez García has held municipal president Daniel Méndez Sosa responsible for any potential harm to himself or his family. He has sought assistance from the Protection Mechanism for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists and the Human Rights Defender of the People of Oaxaca. This follows a history of harassment, including a June 2026 incident involving alleged physical aggression by municipal police. The National Union of Communication Media released audio from one call in which an individual warned that “death is whispering in your ear.”

Entities

Prensa Libre · República · Salina Cruz Sin Censura · Rodrigo Arenas · La Hora

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] The threats are allegedly linked to investigations into ties between politicians and organized crime. republica.com · www.prensalibre.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Rodrigo Arenas reported a plan to attack his life and his editorial team. republica.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. Embassy described reports of politicians linked to drug trafficking as alarming. republica.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Guatemalan business organizations, including the Association of Sugar Growers and AmCham Guatemala, expressed solidarity with República. republica.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Media outlets Prensa Libre and La Hora issued editorials condemning the threats. republica.com

Timeline

2 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
Guatemala: Editor Rodrigo Arenas reports threats following crime investigations
Guatemalan editor Rodrigo Arenas of República reported threats against his life following investigations into ties between politicians and organized crime, drawing widespread national and international support.
6 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Journalist Rey David Jiménez García receives death threats in Salina Cruz
Journalist Rey David Jiménez García reported receiving death threats in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, following reports on municipal government irregularities. He holds the local mayor responsible for his safety.

Sources

articulo19.org · bowlingout.com · diarioevolucion.com.mx · enlineanoticias.com.ar · laplata1.com · olavarrianoticias.com.ar · prensalibre.com · taoismtoday.com · telemarcampeche.com · tiempodigital.mx