President Andrés Manuel López Obrador came out in defense of a TV news anchor, Azucena Uresti, after she received a death threat, apparently from a powerful drug cartel.
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Mexico’s President Defends News Anchor After Cartel Threat
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador came out in defense of a TV news anchor, Azucena Uresti, after she received a death threat, apparently from a powerful drug cartel.
Nicaragua Denies Entry to New York Times Journalist Amid Escalating Crisis
The refusal to admit the reporter comes amid a nationwide crackdown on journalists, opposition politicians and civil society groups.
Zimbabwe Releases Local Reporter Working for The New York Times
The government said that it would not oppose bail for Jeffrey Moyo, a freelance journalist in the capital, Harare, adding that there was evidence to show he had believed he was acting legally.
Israel Strikes Gaza Building With A.P. and Other News Outlets
President Biden spoke to the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians. Hamas militants aimed another round of rockets at Tel Aviv and protests spread to the West Bank.
Petition Targeting Murdoch Swamps Australian Parliament’s Website
More than 200,000 people signed a petition drawn up by a former prime minister calling for an examination of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in Australia.
Inside Jimmy Lai’s Apple Daily During Hong Kong’s Media Crackdown
Apple Daily, a pro-democracy paper known for celebrity gossip and hard-hitting investigations, has become a target in Beijing’s new national security law in Hong Kong.
Hungary’s Independent Press Takes Another Blow and Reporters Quit
The concentration of control of the media in Hungary by the government is part of a troubling pattern in Central Europe, where Poland’s press also faces pressure following a presidential election.
Australian Media Redact Their Front Pages to Protest Secrecy Laws
Print, online and on-air news outlets joined together in a concerted campaign to pressure the Australian government to soften its restrictive secrecy laws.
Poland’s State Media Is Government’s Biggest Booster Before Election
With state television firmly under the control of the ruling party, it has proved itself more valuable than any billboard or advertising campaign.