A call to action for freedom and life
At a time when courage and truth are more necessary than ever, Senator Lilly Téllez raises her voice with a non-negotiable urgency: to protect those who risk their lives to inform. With a proposal presented to the Permanent Commission, it demands immediate measures to safeguard journalists Óscar Balderas and Luis Chaparro, threatened for investigating organized crime. It’s time to act!
Freedom of expression under fire
Did you know that in Mexico practicing journalism is one of the most dangerous professions? Téllez is clear: “Freedom of expression is not a privilege, it is a constitutional right.” Both communicators, with their tireless work, illuminate the shadows that some want to keep hidden. Therefore, the threats they receive are not only an attack on their integrity, but a direct blow to democracy. And this can’t keep happening!
The senator emphasizes that Mexico, as a signatory of international treaties such as the American Convention on Human Rights, has the obligation to guarantee that journalists work without fear. “Protecting them is not optional, it is a duty,” he emphasizes. How can we allow those who keep us informed to live in fear?
Protection mechanisms: No more words, actions!
The Law for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists exists, but is it applied? Téllez demands that the protection mechanism be activated with urgent measures: escorts, guards and exhaustive investigations. “It is not enough to condemn, we must prevent,” he insists. Every minute counts when someone’s life hangs in the balance.
But this goes further. Authorities at all levels must commit to respecting press freedom. What good are laws if they are not followed? The senator says it clearly: “Mexico must be a country where the truth does not cost one’s life.” And you, are you willing to join this call?
A message to reflect and act
Imagine a world without brave journalists. A world where organized crime decides what we know and what we don’t. Sounds like a dystopia, right? Therefore, today more than ever, we must raise our voices alongside Lilly Téllez. Share this news, spread the message, demand justice. The protection of journalists is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s make every click, every post, every word count!
Will you join? Share this article and let’s continue building a Mexico where information flows freely and safely. #JournalismWithoutFear #FreedomOfExpression
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