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Mexico reports over 100 journalists and activists killed since 2018
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador vowed to do more to protect journalists and activists, but government figures show scores have been killed during his time in office.
Date 13.07.2021
Protesters have urged for the government to do more to protect journalists and human rights activists
Mexican government figures released on Monday show that at least 68 human rights activists and 43 journalists have been killed since President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador came to office in late 2018.
These latest statistics have caused critics to question if the government is doing enough to keep its promise to safeguard the lives of journalists and activists in Mexico.
What is being done to protect journalists and activists?
The Mexican government is currently providing security and protection for 1,478 people throughout the country.
"From December 2018 until today, 43 journalists and 68 human rights activists have been murdered, of which seven journalists and two activists were under the protection program," reported Mexico's Interior Department.
More:
https://www.dw.com/en/mexico-reports-over-100-journalists-and-activists-killed-since-2018/a-58248255