
Amid spike in journalist killings in Mexico, CPJ urges federalizing cases to end impunity
Six journalists have been murdered in Mexico this year, five of them in just over two months, marking one of the deadliest spikes in violence against journalists that CPJ has documented in over a decade.
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The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. We defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal.
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Advocacy
CPJ denounces press freedom violations and engages with governments, multilateral institutions and other coalitions to defend journalists under attack.

Awareness
CPJ’s researchers rigorously document attacks on the press, helping journalists enduring those attacks to remain in the public eye.

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CPJ supports journalists through timely safety information and emergency assistance, covering an array of physical, digital, and legal issues.



