Mexican Official Accused of Intimidating Journalists

Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico – June 11, 2025 – A serious incident involving alleged intimidation of journalists has unfolded in Mexico. During President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning press conference, Jennifer Barba of Mexico Comunica publicly accused Alejandro Ruiz Uribe, the federal delegate in Baja California, and Ariel Lizárraga of using official social media accounts to launch personal attacks against her news outlet. The attacks, Barba stated, followed Mexico Comunica's reporting that questioned the source of funds for Uribe's early gubernatorial campaign. "The delegate used official government logos to create videos insulting our news outlet," Barba said, "using low-level expressions and attempting to intimidate us." A short video clip shown during the press conference revealed Uribe calling the journalists "imbeciles" and using other offensive language. The incident raises serious concerns about freedom of the press in Mexico and the potential abuse of power by government officials.