06/05/2026 21:31 (UTC)

Article 19: Press censorship in Mexico no longer only kills or silences, it now monitors

Mexico City, May 6 (EFE).- Censorship against journalists in Mexico is no longer exercised only with “blows or bullets,” but also through state surveillance, data control, and institutional opacity, amid a regional increase in attacks and pressure against the press, the organization Article 19 warned on Wednesday.

CAMERA: AMARANTA MARENTES.

FOOTAGE FROM A PRESS CONFERENCE ON ARTICLE 19.

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Date: 06/05/2026 20:47 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Economy, business and finance » Media
Politics » Censorship
Politics » Freedom of the press
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 165 seconds
Reference: 55020201331
Relevance: Normal