Merkel urged Mexico to stop 'disappearance'

Mexico City, June 10: The media reported in a report that German chancellor Angela Merkel was "very important" to punish the "invisibility" of people in Mexico, especially those responsible for journalists. She has also called for the freedom of the press and protection for journalists, two areas in which she promised to help. In 2017 alone, at least seven journalists have died in Mexico, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for the practice of the profession, and another, Salvador Adame, disappeared in mid-May in the state of Michoacán.

The number of missing people and the number of tens in this country, she "punished those culprits". Merkel was speaking at the National Palace at a joint press conference with President Enrique Pena Nieto on Friday, Efe news reported. On this front, Germany has been cooperating with the Attorney General's Office (PGR) and victim associations, Merkel said as she started her less than a day's visit on Friday evening to the Latin American country, the second since 2008.

According to information from the National Registry of Data on Missing or Disappeared Persons, there are currently more than 30,000 people missing in the country. During Merkel's visit she was expected to defend democracy and cooperation, and strengthen trade and investment ties with Mexico.Friday's events end with official dinner on the occasion of the dual year ending between the two countries and the Chancellor's honor. Merkel has different operations on Saturday, including a business event to be led by Pena Nieto.