Why Mexican Journalists Fear Doing Their Jobs

The World

A prominent and respected Mexican investigative reporter was murdered by members of the drug cartels.

This is now the fifth killing of a journalist in Mexico within the past few months.

Anchor Marco Werman talks to reporter Franc Contreras who says the latest killing has put all Mexican journalists on the edge and fearful for their lives.

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