"At least four journalists from various media outlets were caught in crossfire while covering a violent incident in the city of Culiacán in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. According to reports, on Monday, July 15, one of the journalists was directly targeted by gunfire, and their work vehicle was hit. Despite the attack, no journalists were injured, though several had to take shelter in nearby homes.
Following the incident, the Sinaloa-based Association of Journalists and Communicators 7 de Junio issued a statement expressing concern. In the same statement, the group condemned the attacks and noted that for the past 10 months, journalists from multiple outlets have documented the resurgence of violence in Sinaloa and have faced threats and intimidation.
‘Those who report on acts of violence do so to keep the public informed, and so far, they have managed to uncover and tell powerful stories, some of which have not been acknowledged by authorities,’ the group said. ‘That’s why we demand safe conditions for reporting.’ "
