Journalist suffers threats and intimidation after questioning AMLO in La Mañanera

Mexico.- The journalist Stephanie Palaciosagency reporter Sputnik Worldbegan to receive intimidating threats and messages after the conference The Morningin which he denounced that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s team had imposed sanctions on those who interrupt the leaders to question him on a topic, failed ARTICLE 19.

In interview with ARTICLE 19the journalist expressed that after the public complaint during La Mañanera on May 8 He began to receive intimidating messages and threats to his integrity on social networks. “several of them with sexual connotations, discrediting his work and his person.”

In addition, Stephanie Palacios told ARTICLE 19 that she also receivedor anonymous harassing calls and messages to which the organization had access to document the attack on the journalist, in which they make reference to her physical appearance, hair color, etc.

After these threats, the journalist presented a complaint to the Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office for discrimination and gender violence.

“This situation highlights the serious risk that women journalists face in the exercise of their work. The threats and intimidating messages they received on social networks are an alarming reflection of the situation of vulnerability to which they are exposed. This type of attacks not only seek to intimidate and restrict freedom of expression, but also have a profound impact on the perception of personal and psychological security of the attacked people,” writes ARTICLE 19.

Due to the above, ARTICLE 19 requires the CDMX Prosecutor’s Office to investigate and continue the complaint presented by the journalist, guaranteeing justice, reparation and guarantees of non-repetition.

Finally, it is also asked Protection Mechanism for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists to provide necessary support in the protection and safety of Stephanie Palacios.

In her X account, the journalist Stephanie Palacios He made the presidency responsible for both his safety and that of his family.

“Allow generators of violence to remain in the Treasury Room, National Palace in the conferences of @lopezobrador_ when there is a complaint in the @FiscaliaCDMX for discrimination and gender violence, is totally reprehensible. Many women reporters have suffered harassment from a group of people and know who they are. I hold the presidency responsible if something happens to me or my family. I hope more reporters come forward.”

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I have a degree in Hispanic Language and Literature from the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS), with a deep commitment to social justice and human rights. Digital journalist with more than 4 years of experience at Debate.com.mx, where I have written and edited content on various topics, with a particular focus on the northern states of Mexico. Committed to the fight against violence against women, femicides and impunity. I write about police issues, such as homicides and forced disappearance, which I approach from a human approach, giving a voice to the victims and their families. Currently pursuing a degree in Psychology at the UAS, which allows me to deepen my understanding of human behavior and strengthen my abilities to address social issues.

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