Everyone has a role in press freedom, insists Narcos star Diego Luna
November 15, 2024
Diego Luna, the Mexican actor best known for his role as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo in the Netflix series Narcos, has spoken out about the importance of press freedom.
In an interview with the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Luna said: “Everyone has a role to play in defending press freedom. We all have a responsibility to speak out against censorship and intimidation, and to support independent journalism.”
Luna’s comments come at a time when press freedom is under attack in many parts of the world. In Mexico, for example, 12 journalists have been killed in the past year, making it one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists.
Luna said he was particularly concerned about the impact of online harassment on journalists. “Social media can be a powerful tool for journalists to connect with their audiences and share their work,” he said. “But it can also be used to silence and intimidate them.”
Luna urged journalists to be brave and to continue to report on the truth, even in the face of danger. “We need courageous journalists who are willing to speak out against injustice and corruption,” he said. “They are essential for a healthy democracy.”
The CPJ is a non-profit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. It provides training and support to journalists, and advocates for the protection of journalists’ rights.
In its 2023 Global Impunity Index, the CPJ found that 80% of journalists who were killed in the past 10 years were never brought to justice. The CPJ also found that countries with high levels of impunity for crimes against journalists are often those where press freedom is most restricted.
Luna’s comments about the importance of press freedom are a reminder that this is a fundamental human right that must be protected. We all have a role to play in ensuring that journalists are able to do their work without fear of censorship or intimidation.
Everyone has a role in press freedom, insists Narcos star Diego Luna
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