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Modern Issues in Latin America

Question 1 • AISD SS 6 Summer 2026

Why are freedom of speech rights at risk in Mexico?

Answer
A
Demonstrators are commonly jailed for weeks or months without trial.
B
The government limits access to the Internet.
C
Journalists who report on corruption are often targeted and threatened.
D
Newspapers are censored by the government.

Explanation

Journalists in Mexico who investigate corruption can face threats and violence, which discourages reporting and limits public discussion. This makes freedom of speech especially vulnerable. The best answer is “Journalists who report on corruption are often targeted and threatened.”

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