Chiapas journalists protest armed attack on communicator, demand justice and protection

Journalists in Chiapas, Mexico, have voiced strong condemnation following an armed assault on Marcos Ramos, director of the media outlet Real Cintalapa. The attack, which occurred Tuesday night in the Valle-Zoque region, left Ramos in critical condition.

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You don't kill truth by killing journalists.

Members of the National Union of Press Editors, Chiapas delegation, gathered outside the local legislature to protest the shooting. They described the incident as a grave aggression against a colleague and a direct attack on freedom of expression and the public's right to information. Chanting "You don't kill truth by killing journalists," the demonstrators called on the government to ensure the safety of Ramos and his family, and to implement effective protection measures.

Gaspar Romero, representative of the Chiapas Journalists Forum, issued a strong "Enough is enough" statement regarding the ongoing aggressions against journalists and press freedom in Chiapas. He emphasized that the press should not be subject to the will of those who attack the citizens' right to information, nor be silenced by fear and threats of violence.

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Enough is enough.

The journalists demanded swift action to identify, apprehend, and punish those responsible for the attack, stressing that no act of violence should be used to intimidate or silence reporters. Ramos was reportedly shot after broadcasting celebrations for Mexico's soccer victory over Ecuador and was admitted to a public hospital in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

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We cannot be subject to the will of those who attack the citizens' right to information, nor be silenced by fear and threats of weapons.