Those who silence journalists will now have to answer to the federal government.
Congress voted today to federalize crimes against journalists and organizations who help disseminate news.
The motion came in response to several murders and kidnappings against those who report on drug cartels. The cartels have targeted those who report on cartel activities in an attempt to silence them.
Nazario Norberto Sanchez, a member of the PRD party, said that attacks on journalists "deprives the general public of their right to be informed," according to El Universal.
In July of last year, the government created a special office for the attention of crimes committed against the freedom of expression, which has yet to penalize anyone.
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