Some journalists had to take refuge in hotels and other places due to the lack of security, according to Article 19, RSF and the Committee.
“This is not the first time that events of this type have occurred in Sinaloa. In October 2019, similar events occurred in the entity, where the state capital was paralyzed and there were shootings, attacks and threats. Both facts reflect the serious security and human rights crisis that the country is going through”, they highlighted.
“In Mexico, journalists and the media are attacked on average every 14 hours for carrying out their work. The events that occurred in Culiacán show that there are no guarantees for a safe and free journalistic exercise,” they said.
“It is imperative that the authorities of the three levels of government coordinate to initiate actions that prevent violence, from comprehensive public protection policies; diligent investigations of crimes against the press and the fight against impunity; to the strengthening of state and federal mechanisms for the protection of journalists,” they added.
The organizations said that it is necessary for the owners of the media and editors to strengthen their security protocols and protection measures, both preventive and reactive, for their reporters.
