Sheinbaum government publishes analysis exposing journalists and sparks controversy

Mexico's government published an analysis that publicly exposed more than 54 journalists, media outlets and opponents, prompting concern from press freedom organisations.

By El Medio Oriente

August 17, 2026

A woman in a blue blazer speaks at a podium with the presidential seal during a press conference in Mexico City, with attendees' hands raised in the foreground. — Press conference in Mexico City where a government analysis was presented that publicly exposed journalists and media outlets, generating controversy over press freedom. (France 24 — Español)

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Mexico's government released a "bot analysis" that publicly exposed more than 54 journalists, media outlets and opponents. The authorities insisted it was not a blacklist.

The journalists and media outlets named, along with press freedom advocacy organisations, warned that the damage was already done by the publication. They expressed concern about possible consequences of the disclosure.

The incident occurs in one of the world's most dangerous countries in which to practise journalism, according to analysts consulted about the impact of this event.