Gustavo Sánchez Cabrera

Gustavo Sánchez Cabrera was a journalist whose tragic story underscores the dangers faced by reporters in Mexico. He was murdered in 2021, just 15 days after receiving protection from the federal government's Mechanism for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists. His case illustrates the failures of the protection system, which often delays assistance until it's too late, leaving journalists exposed to significant risks.