Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has come under fire for doxxing New York Times journalist @Nataliekitro, an action that has been widely condemned by international organizations and commentators. This incident highlights the increasing risks journalists face in Mexico, a country already notorious for its threats against the press. López Obrador's justification of his actions as a "political right" and his assertion that his "political and moral authority" is "above the law" have raised concerns about the safety of reporters and activists, especially as the country heads into presidential elections. The situation is further complicated by the dominance of López Obrador's party, Morena, which is expected to continue in power, potentially exacerbating the challenges for the press in Mexico. Organizations like PEN America and the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF), as part of The Coalition Against Violence, have offered resources and condemned the doxxing as an act of intimidation.
In his column, @LeonKrauze quotes Andrés Manuel López Obrador: "The political and moral authority of the president of Mexico is above the law." There's a lot of that goin' around. Citizens should beware. https://t.co/cBbtVfl1fT
PEN America, as part of @TheCAOV, condemns Mexican President López Obrador’s doxing of @nytimes journalist @Nataliekitro. This is a blatant act of intimidation in retaliation for her reporting and it is unacceptable. Read The Coalition Against Violence’s statement here ⬇️ https://t.co/iKS45v7gEr
Mexican president's dox of journalist shows perils of reporting in country https://t.co/BsDhpmmuhY
In case you had any doubt, cartels run Mexico Under Lopez Obrador, the situation has worsened. His party Morena has a significant lead to continue in power, meaning things will worsen and Mexico will hold on to first place in 2024 and beyond. https://t.co/HPjV8vU3dz
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's repeated claims that he has a "political right" to dox a journalist is indicative of the safety issues that reporters and activists face in the country as it heads into presidential elections. https://t.co/xCrUwwQJMA
Last week, Mexico's president doxxed a @nytimes journalist. This illegal action increases the risks for journalists in a nation notorious for its threats against the press. For insights into these dangers, access the IWMF's online course and resources: https://t.co/fwwjJVqCho