Mexican drug cartel threatens to kill TV reporter

[Judi Lynn]

Published 10 August



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Bullet holes are seen after a battle between the CJNG and Los Viagras cartels in Aguililla

Men claiming to speak for Mexico's most powerful drug cartel have released a video threatening to murder a prominent female news anchor over what they deem to be unfair coverage.

The warning was made by a man who said it was on behalf of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel (CJNG).

He complained that Milenio Television was favouring so-called self-defence groups organised to resist the CJNG.

In the video, journalist Azucena Uresti is threatened directly.

"I will make you eat your words even if they accuse me of femicide," the masked speaker, who is surrounded by six heavily armed men, warns.

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[secondwind]

1. Legalize all drugs, it's the only way to stop this madness.

[SergeStorms]

2. These guys mean business.

They have absolutely no respect for any sort of life, and seem to choose the most barbaric methods of killing people, and they videotape everything for your viewing "enjoyment".

I will not set foot in Mexico. Anywhere, including the tourist areas and resorts themselves. The gangs are totally out of control, and fear no one.

This woman should move far, far away and change her name, or they will find her.