UN-DH condemns the killing of a journalist in Quintana Roo

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN-DH) in Mexico City condemned the Murder of journalist José Guadalupe Chan Dzib in Puerto Rico's Felipe Carrillo, Quintana Roo's occurred on the night of Friday, June 29, with at least seven journalists killed in 2018, while another is still missing.

In a statement, the UN-DH appealed to the authorities to conduct a thorough and rapid investigation into the assassination of José Guadalupe Chan, which allows to trace the material and intellectual authors of this fact [19659004] They also emphasize that this survey should be considered as one of their axes of investigation. investigate the journalistic activity, as well as the context of threats against members of the press in the locality. In addition, it is necessary that the authorities give the necessary attention to their families and guarantee protection measures to journalists' colleagues who may be in danger.

Journalist José Guadalupe Chan worked for the weekly Playa News and journalist's career, during which he worked with various local media

UN-DH obtained information that the The journalist had received threats against him in recent weeks and that he had informed the authorities without any action being taken. UN-DH has also been informed of threats against other journalists in the region in recent months, including the general director of media with which the journalist collaborated. Finally, the organization expressed its condolences and solidarity with the family, friends and fellow journalists of José Guadalupe Chan Dzib
UN-DH reiterated the appeal to the corresponding authorities for adopt structural measures that could change the working conditions of journalists.