Journalists in Mexico Rally Over Press Intimidation After Photographer Murdered VOA News
go to original August 3, 2015

Media workers, activists and supporters held a rally in Mexico City protesting over the murder of press photographer Ruben Espinosa. (Euronews)

Hundreds of journalists marched Sunday in Mexico's capital to protest the killing of a photojournalist who was found dead from gunshot wounds along with four women.

They carried signs criticizing violence against journalists, calling for justice and an end to impunity, along with pictures of Ruben Espinosa, who fled to Mexico City several weeks ago after being harassed outside his home in Veracruz.

Mexico City's prosecutor told reporters Sunday that "all lines of investigation are open" in the case, and that Espinosa had come to the city looking for work.

Journalists and press freedom advocates, including Dario Ramirez of the group Article 19, want authorities to look at potential threats against Espinosa that came because of his work.

Espinosa worked for Proceso magazine, and said he faced harassment while working in Veracruz, including by Veracruz Governor Javier Duarte.

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Related: Veracruz, Mexico: Photojournalist Rubén Espinosa, 'Embarrassing' for Governor Javier Duarte (Mexico Voices)

Related: Government’s Reaction Criticized in Case of Mexico Slain Journalist (Associated Press)

Related: Women Killed Alongside Mexican Photojournalist Were Tortured and Raped (VICE News)

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