London, 10 February 2016

 PEN International has expressed its outrage at the news that yet another journalist has been found dead in Mexico.

‘Once again the world and the Mexican people stand in horror at the killing of another journalist. The Mexican government must put an end to the impunity that exists for crimes against journalists, which makes a sham of democracy,’ said Jennifer Clement, President of PEN International.

According to reports, the body of Anabel Flores Salazar, a reporter for El Sol de Orizaba, was found yesterday in the state of Puebla, adjacent to Flores’ home state of Veracruz. She had been abducted from her home on Monday by armed men.

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PEN Internacional expresa su indignación ante la noticia de que una periodista más ha sido encontrada muerta en México

"Una vez más el mundo y el pueblo mexicano estamos horrorizados ante el asesinato de una periodista. El gobierno mexicano tiene que poner fin a la impunidad que existe frente a los crímenes contra periodistas, que hace de la democracia una impostura." dijo Jennifer Clement, Presidente de PEN Internacional.

For more information contact Sahar Halaimzai: sahar.halaimzai@pen-international.org | 0044 (0)207 4050338