VOICED : ONGs mexicanas ponen lupa al caso Espinosa

Mexican NGOs and families accuse the capital prosecutor of dismissing political motives in the murder investigation of photojournalist Rubén Espinosa and four women. Governor Javier Duarte of Veracruz, where 11 journalists have been killed in six years, is expected to testify. Espinosa had moved to the capital after alleging threats from Duarte's government. NGOs are concerned about the justice system's handling of the case, fearing the political motive will be ignored. Duarte's government has been marked by violence against the press, with 11 journalists killed and four missing since 2010. Espinosa and the women were found dead with signs of torture and sexual violence.

What are the Mexican lawyers, families, and NGOs accusing the capital's prosecutor's office of?

• Collaborating with the government of Veracruz

• Ignoring the murder of Rubén Espinosa

• Supporting the political motive in the investigation

• Trying to dismiss the political motive in the investigation

What is expected from Javier Duarte in relation to the investigation?

• To provide evidence against the prosecutor's office

• To testify before a commission of the prosecutor's office

• To resign from his position as governor

• To apologize to the families of the victims

What concerns do various NGOs have regarding the investigation?

• The involvement of international organizations

• The potential closure of the political motive line of investigation

• The lack of media coverage

• The delay in the judicial process

How has the government of Veracruz been marked since 2010?

• By economic prosperity

• By political stability

• By violence against the press

• By environmental reforms

What was discovered on July 31 in relation to Rubén Espinosa?

• A new piece of evidence

• His body and the bodies of four women

• A confession from the suspect

• A hidden camera recording