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SRES 702 117th Congress Senate International Affairs

A resolution condemning violence against journalists in Mexico and expressing support for strengthening deterrent, protective, and accountability measures to prevent violence against journalists and safeguard the freedom of the press in Mexico.

Introduced: July 12, 2022 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3241-3242)
Jul 12, 2022
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution expresses unwavering commitment to and support for strengthening deterrent, protective, and accountability measures to prevent violence against journalists and safeguard the freedom of the press in Mexico.

The resolution also encourages the Mexican government to

  • strengthen efforts to protect the free press and journalists;
  • ensure a thorough and impartial investigation into all threats of violence reported by journalists and the provision of immediate access to protective measures for journalists who make such reports; and
  • conduct comprehensive and transparent investigations into the deaths of journalists to ensure all responsible parties are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
What's happening now July 12, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3241-3242)

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