Mexico

Mexico

116 million people

9,420 USD GNI (PPP)

Internet:

Partly Free

Press:

Not Free

Partly Free

Population and GNI data source

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News & Updates

Policy Briefs

Freedom of Expression on the Agenda in Mexico

Apr 26 2013 - 10:56am

Freedom of expression and the practice of journalism have been held hostage by the spiral of violence, which threatens to undermine the very foundations of Mexico’s democracy. Given the serious repercussions on democratic governance and stability, President Obama should give the protection of journalists a prominent place on the bilateral agenda.

Issues:

Civil Society, Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom, Rule of Law, U.S. Foreign Policy

Regions:

Americas

Joint Letters

Carta a los Miembros de la Cámara de Diputados de México

Apr 26 2013 - 8:42am

La Cámara de Diputados de Mexico muestra su compromiso a la consolidación de la libertad de expresión

Issues:

Civil Society, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom

Regions:

Americas

Statements

Freedom Alert

La Ola de Violencia en México Continua: Encuentran Muerto a Fotógrafo del Diario Vanguardia

Apr 25 2013 - 4:31pm

Freedom House exhorta al gobierno del Estado de Coahuila y a las instancias federales de procuración de justicia, a que se investiguen con prontitud y eficacia la muerte del fotógrafo del diario Vanguardia.

Issues:

Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom

Regions:

Americas

Joint Letters

Letter to Members of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico

Apr 25 2013 - 11:15am

International and Mexican civil society organizations congratulate and welcome the passage of the proposed laws that will empower federal authorities to federalize crimes committed against journalists and the media.

Issues:

Civil Society, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom

Regions:

Americas

Experts

Viviana Giacaman

Director for Latin America Programs

Regions:

Americas

Lisa Davis

Senior Advisor for International Legal Affairs

Issues:

Civil Society, Freedom of Association, Human Rights Defense, Intergovernmental Bodies, Rule of Law, United Nations, Women's Rights

Signature Reports

Freedom in the World

Freedom on the Net

Freedom of the Press

Countries at the Crossroads

Special Reports

Digital and Mobile Security for Mexican Journalists and Bloggers

A new survey of 102 journalists and bloggers in 20 Mexican states shows nearly 70 percent have been threatened or have suffered attacks because of their work.

Issues:

Civil Society, Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom

Regions:

Americas

Programs

Freedom House works to improve efforts by both local activists and the Mexican government to prevent and respond to attacks to the press, and enhance the availability of emergency assistance for at-risk journalists and activists.

Issues:

Freedom of Expression

Regions:

Americas