Mexican Journalists Under Continuous Threat for Coverage of Cartel Wars

NOGALES, SONORA MEXICO – As Mexico’s drug cartels fight for dominance, reporters have fallen victim to physical threats, even murder. In the last six years, at least 67 Mexican journalists were killed, making them among the most targeted reporters in the world. Under the new president, the attacks appear to have increased, leading to news blackouts along the border.

Annual Report on Mexican Murders Released

SAN DIEGO – The University of San Diego’s Trans-Border Institute has released its annual report on drug violence in Mexico. The report shows the number of murders in Mexico appears to be on the decline.