The PEN chapter of San Miguel de Allende honored the 16 journalists murdered in Mexico this year with this offering, typical for Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations in the country. In each home, those who have passed away are remembered with an altar, decorated with flowers, candles, objects, and food that those who passed away liked when they were alive. Democracy Fighters, a digital archive that aggregates and preserves the works of journalists killed in Mexico was also launched a few weeks ago. Photo: Catalina Lobo-Guerrero / GIJN
In Honor of Mexico’s Murdered Journalists
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- The PEN chapter of San Miguel de Allende honored the 16 journalists murdered in Mexico this year with this offering, typical for Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations in the country. In each home, those who have passed away are remembered with an altar, decorated with flowers, candles, objects, and food that those who passed away liked when they were alive. Democracy Fighters, a digital archive that aggregates and preserves the works of journalists killed in Mexico was also launched a few weeks ago. Photo: Catalina Lobo-Guerrero / GIJN
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- Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries for journalists. Since 2000, 115 have been assassinated. More than 230 have been forced to leave their homes and workplaces because of threats. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, it is also the country with the worst level of impunity, as the majority of these crimes remain unpunished. Photo: Catalina Lobo-Guerrero / GIJN
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- This week, a mission of 17 international organizations that defend journalism and freedom of expression are meeting with Mexican government officials to demand that security for journalists is taken more seriously. On November 7, to mark International Day to End Impunity, UNESCO held a seminar in Mexico City. Photo: Catalina Lobo-Guerrero / GIJN
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