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Ahead of #WorldPressFreedomDay, a shocking investigation into the threats journalists in Mexico and Honduras face from state employees – even when enrolled in 'government protection schemes'. #WPFD2025 @CFOMsheff theconversation.com/how-stat…
How state agents target journalists while governments claim to protect them – stark warnings from...

How state agents target journalists while governments claim to protect them – stark warnings from...

National and local governments are thought to be responsible for almost half of all attacks on journalists in both countries.

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