# Mexican government controversy over journalist list > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-government-controversy-over-journalist-list > Updated: 2026-08-16T18:33:41.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. Luisa María Alcalde, legal counsel to the Mexican Presidency, triggered controversy by presenting a list of 54 media outlets, journalists, and political figures. Alcalde described the group as a ‘digital amplification ecosystem’ used to spread narratives against the administration, clarifying that the list was an analysis of bot and troll activity rather than a ‘blacklist’ for censorship. Critics and prominent journalists, including Joaquín López-Dóriga and Carmen Aristegui, condemned the move. Some observers noted the irony of the administration employing tactics previously described by President Claudia Sheinbaum as ‘fascist’ or ‘McCarthyist.’ Digital security experts also questioned the methodological transparency of the government’s data. Following the publication, journalist Paola Rojas reported receiving insults and threats against her and her family. Rojas, along with other media professionals, expressed repudiation of the list, warning that such exposure contributes to extreme violence against the press in Mexico and resembles practices used by authoritarian regimes. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Paola Rojas reports threats after inclusion in journalist list Mexican journalist Paola Rojas reported receiving threats and insults after being included in a list of journalists presented by government advisor Luisa María Alcalde. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paola-rojas-reports-threats-after-inclusion-in-journalist-list ### 2026-08-13: Luisa María Alcalde sparks controversy with list of media and journalists Mexican Presidency legal counsel Luisa María Alcalde faces backlash after presenting a list of 54 journalists and media outlets she claims form a 'digital amplification ecosystem' against the government. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joaqun-lpez-driga-challenges-official-over-list-of-critical-journalists --- Cite as: Mexican government controversy over journalist list. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-government-controversy-over-journalist-list