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Mexico Is The Most Dangerous Country In The Western Hemisphere For Journalists

Across the border from Texas in northern Mexico, a reporter for a national newspaper was found dead this week. He’s the sixth journalist killed in that country this year.

Mexico is considered the most dangerous country for journalists in the western hemisphere.

Jorge Valencia joined The Show from KJJZ's Mexico City Bureau to talk about freedom of expression there. 

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story and headline have been modified to clarify the region.

Jorge Valencia was a senior field correspondent at KJZZ from 2016 to 2019.