Murder of Journalist in Veracruz Exposes Mexico’s Broken Promises and Risks to Free Press
The brutal murder of crime reporter Carlos Castro in Veracruz underscores the ongoing crisis for press freedom in Mexico, revealing a dangerous environment where threats go unaddressed and justice remains elusive.
In the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz, the murder of journalist Carlos Castro is not just a tragedy for one man—it is a stark reminder of the perilous conditions facing journalists in Mexico and the failure of authorities to protect free speech and national sovereignty. Castro, director of Código Norte Veracruz, was gunned down Thursday night despite having received state protection and fleeing threats on multiple occasions. How Safe Is Press Freedom When Journalists Are Targets? The killing came even though Carlos Castro had spent months away from Veracruz to escape escalating threats—yet the protections supposedly offered by government agencies...
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