Mexico

Between March 2006 and December 2007, at least 12 journalists were murdered in Mexico, while several others were harassed or threatened. This makes Mexico one of the most dangerous countries for journalists - especially for those who cover issues like corruption and drug-trafficking. IMS is engaging in strengthening the ability of media to minimize the risks and to develop press freedom and freedom of expression in close collaboration with national and international press freedom organisations.

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Mexico deadliest country in the Americas for journalists


Mexican journalists at work in the state of Oaxaca. Photo: Jesper Højberg/IMS
18.01.2010
As Mexico enters a new decade, the country finds itself as the Americas’ most dangerous country for journalists to work in 

New report on the media situation in Mexico


19.08.2008
Massive media attention at a press conference in Mexico City yesterday, when the report "Press Freedom in Mexico: The shadow of impunity and violence" was presented. In the report, based on the findings of an international press freedom mission, thirteen international press freedom and freedom of expression organisations analyse the situation in close collaboration with Mexican organisations as a first step towards improving working conditions for media workers in Mexico that are among the worst in the Americas

Libertad de Prense en Mexico: La Sombra de la Impunidad y la Violencia


19.08.2008

Report on Mexico media situation in Spanish.

Press freedom in Mexico: The Shadow of impunity, July 2008


19.08.2008

Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries for journalists in the Americas. The majority of cases of assaults against journalists remain in impunity, which has given rise to widespread self-censorship. In an unprecedented initiative in response to the situation, thirteen international press freedom and freedom of expression organisations went on mission to Mexico in april 2008 to analyse the situation and to work together with Mexican organisations in the future to improve the conditions faced by journalists and media at large. This is the report with the findings of the international mission.

Focus on Mexico at World Press Freedom Awards 2008


Winner of the 2008 UNESCO Press Freedom Prize, Lydia Cacho Ribeiro in talks with Director-General of UNESCO, Mr. Koïsumo Matsuura at the award ceremony in Maputo. Photo: Jesper Højberg/IMS
07.05.2008
Mexican journalist receives UNESCO Press Freedom Award 2008 for her courageous uncovering of sensitive issues thereby bringing international attention to the volatile situation engulfing journalists and media workers in Mexico   On Saturday, Lydia Cacho Ribeiro received the annual UNESCO World Press Freedom Award 2008 at a ceremony held in Maputo, Mocambique. Lydia Cacho Ribeiro, who is a Mexican national, has earned the prize
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