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In Mexico, 'narcopolitics' is a deadly mix for journalists covering crime and politics (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News December 20, 2018

Narcopolitics means that the interests of public officials and organized crime overlap. As such, it becomes an enormous risk for journalists in Mexico who report on crime and corruption.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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