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2 clusters · 5 sources · 30 days · First seen · Last updated

Violence against journalists in Mexico

Overview

Journalists and community defenders in Mexico have faced targeted attacks on their residences. In Culiacán, Sinaloa, a home linked to journalist César Millán Lafarga of Grupo Adiscusión was targeted by gunfire using an AK-47-type rifle. This incident marks the third assault on the media outlet, following the 2011 murder of its founder and a 2024 shooting at its offices.

In Mexico City, communicator Estefanía Galicia reported a firearm attack on her home in the Xochimilco borough. This follows a previous incident in early 2024 involving the placement of animal remains at her doorstep. Advocates have characterized these events as a pattern of intimidation against community journalists and territory defenders, while criticizing the effectiveness of local protection mechanisms.

Entities

Fiscalía de la Ciudad de México · Sueña Dignidad · Estefanía Galicia · Xochimilco

Timeline

  1. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Xochimilco journalist reports firearm attack on residence

    Communicator Estefanía Galicia denounced a direct firearm attack on her home in Xochimilco, highlighting a pattern of intimidation against community journalists in Mexico City.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Culiacán journalist's home shot at in latest attack

    A home linked to journalist César Millán Lafarga in Culiacán was shot at, causing only property damage. It is the third attack on Grupo Adiscusión, prompting calls for a transparent investigation.

Sources

elbuentono.com.mx · elperiodicodeportivo.com.co · expreso.press · extra.com.co · somoselmedio.com