Media repression threatens the civil liberties of the public and journalists. Freedom of the press is an important right that should be protected for anyone seeking a career in journalism. The right …
Death of Journalists in Mexico Sign of Democratic Backsliding
Journalists are being killed in Mexico and they’re taking the country’s democracy with them. The increasing assassination of journalists in Mexico is a sign of liberal democracy backsliding in the …
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Plan B: The Erosion of the Mexican Electoral System
Last February, Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) received massive criticism for recently approved electoral reforms that seek to undermine Mexico’s most renowned independent …
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Populist Reforms in Mexico
Another populist attempts to strengthen their power through eliminating electoral institutions in Mexico. Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador has used his power in the presidency to …
A Continuous Push Forward for LGBTQ+ Rights in Mexico
The current state of Mexico in regard to LGBTQ+ rights is overall heading in a positive direction. On April 27th, 2022, Jalisco became the 27th state to legalize same-sex marriage. But that isn't all …
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Looking for Its First Leftist Leader, Colombia’s Second Round of Presidential Elections Take a Right Turn
Following the first round of presidential elections, in which no candidate received a majority of the votes, Colombia's top two candidates will compete in a runoff election on June 19, …
The Mexican Recall Election: President Recalls Himself
President Lopez Obrador uses the process intended to remove an unpopular President from office to instead reinforce his supposed popularity. On April 10, 2022 Mexico held a Presidential recall …
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Violence Against Journalists in Mexico: An Attack on Freedom of Press
This past month, four journalists have been killed in Mexico. Last year, at least seven journalists were killed, marking an unprecedented number of deaths of journalists and reporters. Mexico has been …
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