VOICED : Intelectuales del mundo piden fin de la censura a tiros

VOICED : Intelectuales del mundo piden fin de la censura a tiros

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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A group of over 500 writers, journalists, and artists, including Paul Auster and Salman Rushdie, have sent a letter to Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. They demand an end to violence against journalists and the investigation of Rubén Espinosa's murder. The letter highlights international concern over journalist safety in Mexico, where over 80 journalists have been killed since 2000. The government has 20-30 days to respond. Espinosa's case, involving the murder of four women, has drawn attention from organizations like the UN.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were some of the notable signatories of the letter delivered to President Enrique Peña Nieto?

Isabel Allende and Haruki Murakami

Stephen King and Margaret Atwood

Gabriel García Márquez and J.K. Rowling

Paul Auster and Salman Rushdie

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main demands made in the letter to the Mexican president?

Increase in journalist salaries and better working conditions

End to censorship and investigation of Rubén Espinosa's murder

Reduction in taxes for media companies

More press conferences and public appearances

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the international community's main concern regarding the situation in Mexico?

The safety of journalists and need for action

The quality of education

The high cost of living

The lack of cultural events

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does the Mexican presidency have to respond to the letter?

5 to 10 days

30 to 40 days

20 to 30 days

10 to 15 days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent event highlighted the dangers faced by journalists in Mexico?

A political scandal

The murder of Rubén Espinosa and four women

A major earthquake

A natural disaster