Armando Linares López

Armando Linares López, the Editor-in-chief of Monitor Michoacán, bravely navigates the treacherous waters of journalism in Zitácuaro, Mexico. He recounts chilling encounters with cartel threats and the violence that plagues his community. The discussion illuminates the shocking realities of reporting amid rampant drug cartel activity and government corruption. Linares reflects on the heavy toll of pursuing truth, including the tragic loss of colleagues, highlighting the risks journalists face while shining a light on darkness in their neighborhoods.