Mexico Is The Most Dangerous Country In The Western Hemisphere For Journalists

By Jorge Valencia, Lauren Gilger
Published: Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 2:23pm
Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 4:28pm
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Across the border from Texas in northern Mexico, a reporter for a national newspaper was found dead this week. He’s the sixth journalist killed in that country this year.

Mexico is considered the most dangerous country for journalists in the western hemisphere.

Jorge Valencia joined The Show from KJJZ's Mexico City Bureau to talk about freedom of expression there. 

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story and headline have been modified to clarify the region.

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