Journalist Anabel Hernández expressed her fear for her safety after suffering a verbal assault in New York, considering the incident as an act of intimidation to dissuade her from investigating and attending the trial of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. She felt threatened and held the Morena party responsible for any consequences that she or her family might suffer. She denounced that the party would be behind this 'setup' with 'fanatics' and raised an alert about the climate of violence against journalists in Mexico.
Anabel Hernández mentioned other cases of aggression towards journalists and human rights defenders, such as the murder of Father Marcelo in Chiapas. She stated that she will continue her investigative work on the links between the Sinaloa cartel and the Morena party despite the threats received, maintaining that nothing will stop her in her work. She expressed her commitment to the truth and assured that she will continue to report on these issues.
The journalist indicated that she had videos of the people who intimidated her and would seek to know their names. She described the incident as a setup orchestrated by Morena to discredit her, emphasizing that those who attacked her did not show a genuine interest in engaging in dialogue. She anticipated that she will continue reporting on the implication of politicians from various parties with the Sinaloa cartel, maintaining her commitment to the accuracy of the information.
Anabel Hernández asserted that the actions against her were not spontaneous and warned about possible acts of physical violence. She held Morena responsible for the incident and mentioned that the aggressors identified themselves as supporters of the party. She emphasized that the protesters had no specific questions or substantial arguments, which led her to qualify the aggression as an orchestrated scene to intimidate her. The journalist concluded by reaffirming her determination to continue with her journalistic work despite the adversities.
