The Mexican government is currently putting together
a program, it says, that will help reduce one of the most brutal problems for
journalists: their lack of protection from death threats from drug cartels,
government officials, and ordinary criminals. Senior officials at the Ministry
of Interior told CPJ that they expect to offer at-risk journalists a range of
protective measures, including bodyguards, armored cars and/or stipends to
relocate to other parts of the country.
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1. Issue a presidential policy directive prohibiting the hacking and surveillance of journalists and media organizations.
2. Limit aggressive prosecutions that ensnare journalists and intimidate whistleblowers.
3. Prevent the harassment of journalists at the U.S. border.
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