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August 5, 2015

Mexico: Gov't. Releases Footage of Suspects in Rubén Espinosa Killing 
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Mexican authorities have released footage of three suspects leaving the
apartment of photographer Rubén Espinosa, who was murdered alongside
human rights activist Nadia Vera and three other women in the capital
city Friday. According to human rights advocates, Epinosa's death
signals a new level of violence against journalists in Mexico, who had
previously considered Mexico City a safe zone. Mexico City Attorney
General Rodolfo Ríos said the office is pursuing an investigation. The
office has come under fire this week for appearing to focus on robbery
as a potential motive of the killings, despite the fact that Espinosa
had been repeatedly threatened for his reporting in the southern state
of Veracruz. To see our full coverage of Rubén Espinosa's murder, go to
democracynow.org.

 

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