Journalist Protection Institute Condemns Attack on Property Linked to Reporter in Culiacán
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Institute for the Protection of Journalists has condemned an attack on a property linked to journalist César Millán Lafarga in Culiacán.
- The institute stated the attack aims to inhibit the free practice of journalism.
- This incident is part of a broader pattern of threats against media professionals in the region.
The Institute for the Protection of Journalists has issued a strong condemnation following an attack on a property associated with journalist César Millán Lafarga in Culiacán, Mexico. The institute views this incident as a direct assault on the principles of free press.
In its statement, the institute emphasized that such attacks are designed to intimidate and silence journalists, thereby hindering their ability to report freely and without fear. The organization stressed that this act is not isolated but reflects a concerning trend of violence and harassment targeting media workers.
The institute called for immediate action to investigate the attack and bring those responsible to justice. It reiterated its commitment to defending journalists and advocating for an environment where reporting can be conducted safely and without impediment, underscoring the critical role of a free press in a democratic society.
The attack seeks to inhibit the free practice of journalism.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.