On May 4, 2026, journalist Alberto Amaro received a threatening message through Facebook warning of an attempt on his life and the lives of his family members. This latest threat adds to a long pattern of intimidation, harassment, and violence he has faced since 2019, and that forced him to leave the country for a year in 2024, because of his journalistic work.
Call on the authorities ensure his safety, a thorough investigation on the attacks and threats against him and his family, and demonstrate through concrete actions that freedom of expression and the defence of human rights will be protected.
PLEASE TAKE ACTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE UNTIL: July 21, 2026
Here is how you can take action:
- Send a letter to the Mexican authorities
- Send an email to the Mexican authorities
Scroll down to Step 1 and Step 2 to access the full Urgent Action appeal, email to the Mexican authorities, and sample letter, and U.S.P.S. mailing address (if available).
Dear Lorena Cuéllar Cisneros,
I am concerned about the safety of journalist Alberto Amaro Jordán, director of the Mexican news outlet La Prensa de Tlaxcala.
As a result of his work, Alberto has been the target of several serious attacks previously reported by Amnesty International. Due to the concerns for his safety, Alberto was forced to leave Mexico and seek temporary refuge from September 2024 to September 2025.
Alberto Amaro has reported numerous failures in some of the protection measures assigned to him by the Federal Protection Mechanism, in a context that is one of the most dangerous in the world for journalists. The continued threats, attacks, and intimidation against him are unacceptable and cannot remain unaddressed. Silence, inaction, or inadequate protection only deepen the climate of fear faced by journalists in Mexico.
Therefore, I call on the Government of Tlaxcala to assume its responsibility in the protection of journalists and to act with urgency and determination in the case of Alberto Amaro Jordán. I urge the authorities to ensure his safety and investigate the attacks and threats against him and his family and demonstrate through concrete actions that freedom of the press and the defense of human rights will be protected in Tlaxcala.
Yours sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
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