Press release
Director-General condemns killing of four media workers in Mexico
All four victims worked for radio station Switch 105.9 FM. They were announcer Allan Gonz谩lez, head of marketing Armando Guerrero, technician Lino Flores and Alejandro Arriaga, a member of the radio station鈥檚 security team.
I condemn the killing of Allan Gonz谩lez, Armando Guerrero, Lino Flores and Alejandro Arriaga. I urge the Mexican authorities at all levels to prosecute the perpetrators of this violence to the fullest extent of the law, and to ensure all journalists and media workers in Mexico can do their jobs without fear of attack.
The four media workers were carrying out a promotional broadcast from a mobile radio unit outside a restaurant, when assailants burst into the restaurant and began shooting customers before turning to the mobile unit.
UNESCO promotes the through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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Media contact: Guilherme Canela de Souza Godoi
