Journalist. She had an extensive career in the media industry, working for various organizations including Televisa, Canal 73 IZZI, Primer Sistema de Noticias (PSN), and the weekly publication "Séptimo Día." Throughout her career, she focused primarily on covering politics and exposing corruption in the state of Baja California. In her final months, she served as a presenter on the radio program "Brebaje," aired by the radio station Sintoniza Sin Fronteras. Tragically, Lourdes met an untimely and violent end when she was shot and killed in front of her home in Tijuana. Her murder took place in January 2022, making her the third journalist to be killed in Mexico during that month. Prior to her death, Lourdes had expressed concerns for her safety and had publicly appealed for protection from the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, during a press conference. This plea for help was widely criticized and condemned throughout Mexico.
Journalist. She had an extensive career in the media industry, working for various organizations including Televisa, Canal 73 IZZI, Primer Sistema de Noticias (PSN), and the weekly publication "Séptimo Día." Throughout her career, she focused primarily on covering politics and exposing corruption in the state of Baja California. In her final months, she served as a presenter on the radio program "Brebaje," aired by the radio station Sintoniza Sin Fronteras. Tragically, Lourdes met an untimely and violent end when she was shot and killed in front of her home in Tijuana. Her murder took place in January 2022, making her the third journalist to be killed in Mexico during that month. Prior to her death, Lourdes had expressed concerns for her safety and had publicly appealed for protection from the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, during a press conference. This plea for help was widely criticized and condemned throughout Mexico.
Bio by: Ola K Ase
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