Miroslava Breach
Investigative Journalist and Reporter
Born
1962
63 years ago
Died
March 23rd, 2017
8 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Mexico
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An investigative journalist from Mexico specialized in drug trafficking and organized crime. Breach worked for multiple publications, including the newspaper, La Jornada. Focused on issues impacting the Mexican border region, she reported on violence and corruption linked to the drug wars. Breach received recognition for her courage in facing threats while covering sensitive issues. Tragically, her career was cut short when she was murdered in 2017, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in Mexico.
Investigated drug trafficking and corruption
Worked for La Jornada newspaper
Reported on violence in the border region
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