Why are so many journalists being killed in Mexico?

‘What is occurring in Mexico is a human rights emergency,’ says journalist and creator Anabel Hernandez.

Mexico is likely one of the most harmful locations for journalists on this planet. The nation skilled a file variety of journalist deaths in 2022. Prison cartels and corruption have plagued the nation for many years, persevering with a cycle of violence.

Even with some efforts to guard the press, the actual fact stays that journalists in Mexico are dealing with plain threats to their lives and livelihoods.

So, what does the longer term maintain for journalism within the nation?

Becoming a member of Marc Lamont Hill to debate this on UpFront is the award-winning investigative journalist and creator of Narcoland, the Mexican Drug Lords, and their Godfathers, Anabel Hernandez.