Journalists protest the murder of their colleague from Veracruz state, Gregorio Jimenez, and other slain journalists in Mexico City. February 23, 2014 AP Photo/Marco Ugarte. All rights reserved.
Two journalists were killed last month in Mexico – twelve so far this year. The country is one of the world´s most dangerous places for journalists to do their job. Harassment, intimidation and physical attacks occur with clockwork regularity. Corruption and impunity remain the main stumbling blocks for justice, with local and federal authorities seemingly incapable at dealing with the situation.
The deadliest country for journalists in the Western hemisphere
