Mexican authorities find Televisa journalist kidnapped in Guadalajara alive

The Mexican Army and the State Public Ministry Jalisco They found the journalist alive this Wednesday Jaime Barreirapresenter of the news program N+ Television Guadalajarawho had been kidnapped since Monday.

“My father is already with us. My heart knew he always comes home. Thank you all“, announced the daughter on social media. Itzul Barrerawho is also a national advisor to the ruling National Regeneration Movement (Movement for National Regeneration)Brunette).

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The Jalisco Prosecutor’s Office stated in a statement that “The communicator was found to be in good health,” but “We will continue with office and field investigations to clarify the facts and capture those responsible.”

“He is at home, which is important, but investigations will continue to clarify the facts and determine the responsible”, added the governor of Jalisco, Enrique Alfaro, on the X social network.

In an interview with Television after his release, Barrier He clarified that his captors released him in the municipality of Sconealmost 80 kilometers northwest of Guadalajaraand then authorities found him.

He also stated that the kidnapping occurred due to his journalistic work, which is why he will request to join the Mechanism of Protection for Human Rights Defenders and Government Journalists.

To the journalist, who also collaborates with Channel 44, Milenio and El InformadorHe was last seen on Monday at 2pm local time (2000 GMT) in front of a radio station, where between three and four people, at least one with long weapons, kidnapped him.violently“, according to the Public Ministry Jalisco.

His case attracted the attention of organizations such as the Inter-American Press Society (SIP), Article 19, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Mexico Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN-HR).

The incident comes as associations such as Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warn that Mexico It is the most dangerous country without war for journalists, with at least five murdered in connection with their work in 2023, according to Article 19.

Source: Elcomercio

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