'We Have Only Our Pens to Defend Ourseives': Mexico has become one of the most dangerous places on earth to be a journalist. In one town, reporters tried to fight back.

The article centers on the perilous conditions faced by journalists in Mexico, particularly Linares, who received threats from a drug cartel for his reporting on local government corruption. It delves into the risks, challenges, and inadequate protection for journalists in Mexico as they investigate and report on corruption and criminal activities.