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Mexican media group calls for action after journalist abducted in Veracruz
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Mexican media group calls for action after journalist abducted in Veracruz

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Alianza de Medios Mx, a group of Mexican media organizations, has called for attention to the abduction of journalist Roxana Guzmán Ramírez in Veracruz.
  • Guzmán, director of the news portal El Pulso Informativo del Sureste, was reportedly taken from her home by armed individuals on June 2.
  • Authorities have launched an investigation into the kidnapping, deploying resources to locate Guzmán and identify those responsible, amid concerns about journalist safety in Mexico.

A coalition of Mexican media outlets has issued an urgent appeal following the reported abduction of journalist Roxana Guzmán Ramírez, highlighting the escalating dangers faced by reporters in the country. The Alianza de Medios Mx, a non-profit association of media representatives, is seeking to draw attention to Guzmán's disappearance from her home in Nanchital, Veracruz.

Mexico is the country that is not at war that is most dangerous for practicing journalism.

— Paloma SánchezPaloma Sánchez, a politician, commented on the dangers faced by journalists in Mexico, referencing the incident.

Reports indicate that armed individuals forcibly entered Guzmán's residence on Tuesday, June 2. A video circulating on social media appears to show two masked individuals with long firearms breaking down her door and entering the premises. Guzmán, who directs the news portal El Pulso Informativo del Sureste, was reportedly taken against her will during this intrusion.

The State Attorney General's Office has confirmed the initiation of an investigation into the alleged kidnapping. Prosecutors, forensic experts, and ministerial police are actively conducting investigative actions to clarify the events, locate the victim, and identify the perpetrators. A search operation has also been established to find Guzmán.

Today, the journalist Roxana Guzmán was deprived of her liberty in Veracruz by armed men.

— Paloma SánchezPaloma Sánchez, a politician, commented on the dangers faced by journalists in Mexico, referencing the incident.

Mexico is recognized as one of the most dangerous countries for journalists globally, particularly in regions not experiencing active warfare. The incident involving Guzmán underscores these persistent safety concerns within the country's media landscape.

It is terrifying what is happening in Sinaloa and throughout the country.

— Paloma SánchezPaloma Sánchez, a politician, commented on the dangers faced by journalists in Mexico, referencing the incident.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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