Firing of critical Mexican journalist provokes mass outcry

  • 9 years ago
The firing of popular muckraking Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui from her job as program host at a private radio station has sparked fears that the decision could have broader implications in terms of free expression and press censorship. The incident has become a major issue in Mexico, attracting attention from both the press and becoming a rallying cry for social movements and activists, which have organized demonstrations and petition campaigns. Clayton Conn reports from Mexico City. teleSUR

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