Q&A The Cartel Project Show Hide Since 2000, 119 journalists have been killed in Mexico, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, making it the most dangerous country in the world for members of the press, outside a warzone. After Martínez was murdered, Veracruz became the most dangerous state in Mexico for journalists. The report also alleged that the Gulf cartel distributed a twice monthly payroll of 600,000 pesos ​($30,000) ​to Veracruz state police. Yet the violence – including the murder of journalists – has continued apace, and Amlo has been ​accused of inciting hostility ​towards critical journalists and activists. Last month, he told the Cartel Project that he would request Martínez’s case be re-examined.

Source: The Guardian December 06, 2020 17:06 UTC