Layda Sansores exploits instances of gender violence and moral corruption, according to Jorge Luis González; González concludes, "It's all over."
Mexican Journalist Jorge Luis González Valdez Faces Judicial Censorship
Jorge Luis González Valdez, a renowned Mexican journalist, is currently under judicial censorship in Campeche, Mexico, following his critical reporting on Governor Layda Sansores San Román. The censorship, imposed by a court, requires any article mentioning Governor Sansores to be approved by the court before publication.
The gag order, as it is known, effectively restricts freedom of expression and critical journalism. González Valdez, the former editorial director of the newspaper Tribuna, must submit any future material that refers to Sansores to judicial review. This ruling has significantly limited his public appearances, with him only leaving his house for indispensable reasons.
The legal action against González Valdez stems from accusations by Governor Sansores alleging that he and Tribuna spread hatred and caused “moral damages” through their coverage. He was charged with inciting hatred and violence against Sansores and ordered to pay 2 million pesos (approximately USD $110,000) in damages. However, this was suspended following a successful injunction by González Valdez.
Human rights organizations and press freedom advocates, including the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Article 19, condemn this censorship as part of a broader pattern of judicial harassment and institutional abuse aimed at silencing critics and restricting public debate in Mexico. These groups highlight that Mexico remains one of the most dangerous countries for journalists, with increasing attacks on critical media carried out with near impunity.
González Valdez has expressed his opinion that Governor Sansores has taken advantage of political violence and moral damage to silence any questioning or criticism of her government. He accuses her of having an aggressive attitude towards the media. In response, Governor Sansores has not made any public comments regarding the matter.
Meanwhile, the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) is investigating a case involving businessmen accused of bribing Pemex officials, as stated by Sheinbaum. The FGR has requested information from the company in question regarding the case. Additionally, the media outlet "Tribuna" is refusing to disclose the name and data of the person responsible for their social media accounts.
Despite the challenges, González Valdez continues to defend his right to freedom of expression. Gertz Manero, a human rights lawyer, finds it his moral, ethical, and legal obligation to defend the victims of such censorship. The FGR has announced that it will appeal Israel Vallarta's release, and an amparo is in progress. González Valdez believes the resolution to be unconstitutional.
In a statement, González Valdez has said that he will not allow anyone to control what he can or cannot say, finding the situation unjust, improper, and unconstitutional. He has also commented that Governor Layda Sansores San Román has gone too far. He believes that she enjoys humiliating the media and finds it impossible to have a dialogue with her due to her arrogance.
Despite these challenges, González Valdez continues to write and share his opinions through various platforms. The website of Tribuna is accessible via WhatsApp, providing news, opinion articles, entertainment, trends, and more. González Valdez spends his time reading and avoiding social interactions to avoid potential problems.
[1] https://cpj.org/2021/02/mexico-journalist-jorge-luis-gonzalez-valdez-faces-judicial-censorship-over-critical-reporting/ [2] https://www.article19.org/resources/mexico-judicial-censorship-against-journalist-jorge-luis-gonzalez-valdez/ [3] https://www.cpj.org/2021/03/mexico-court-imposes-gag-order-on-critical-journalist-jorge-luis-gonzalez-valdez/ [4] https://www.cpj.org/2021/03/mexico-court-imposes-gag-order-on-critical-journalist-jorge-luis-gonzalez-valdez/ [5] https://www.cpj.org/2020/01/mexico-investigative-journalist-jorge-luis-gonzalez-valdez-faces-judicial-harassment/
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