The MexicoBlog of the CIP Americas Program chronicles and analyzes U.S. and Mexican news reports on the US-backed War on Drugs in Mexico and the struggle in Mexico to strengthen the rule of law, justice and protection of human rights. Relevant political developments in both countries are also covered.
May 2, 2011
Collateral Damage: Mexico, Egypt no longer have a free press
Mexico, Egypt no longer have a free press | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Mexico can no longer be considered to have a free press because of the threats and violence associated with drug trafficking ... an independent advocacy group reported. ...
The decline in Mexico's ranking to "not free"' was described as a surprise and attributed to violence related to drug trafficking. Attacks on journalists, self-censorship and a climate of fear were among the results."
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