Abstract:
Mexico closed 2017 as the most violent in 20 years with over 26,000 murders. Mexico was ranked as the second most violent country. Crime rates don’t reflect the reality of the country. These made up numbers are driven by political motives. Mortality and crime rates have increased so much that crime has become a topic of vital importance and public concern. Statistics of crime and violence are inconsistent between the different governmental institutions. Three of every four citizens are victims of a crime that was not reported. Media outlets are influenced by political figures and powerful individuals. Crime rates reported are manipulated. The demands of the citizens are not reflected in the reality expressed by the media. The main source of news information presented by the media comes from government actors. People have the right to free information and free access to it. The government and the media have the obligation to enforce that right.
