Murder of Journalist Ruben Espinosa in Mexico City Sparks Outrage Elaine Reyes - CCTV
go to original August 31, 2015

From Mexico City, CCTV political commentator Laura Carlsen who recently wrote an article on the Ruben Espinosa case, speaks to “Americas Now” anchor Elaine Reyes. Laura tells us more about the victims and the investigation. (CCTV)

The murder of journalist Ruben Espinosa who had re-located to Mexico City from the Mexican state of Veracruz has shocked and horrified both residents of the capital city and media organizations alike.

Mexico is one of the most dangerous places to live and work if you’re a journalist. Since 2010, over 80 reporters have been murdered. The state of Veracruz is especially deadly with 14 journalists killed since 2010. But Mexico City has always been considered a safe haven for journalists.

That changed on July 31st when five people were found murdered in an apartment in Mexico City’s Navarte neighborhood. The victims included one male journalist and four women, one of whom was also influential in media circles.

Related: Journalist Anabel Hernandez: The Death of Freedom in My Corrupt Mexico (Worldcrunch)

Related: 'Journalists Are Being Slaughtered' – Mexico's Problem with Press Freedom (The Guardian)

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