Yucatán Journalists Defy Claudia Lizaldi’s Legal Threats

Mérida, Yucatán — The journalistic community of Yucatán has voiced strong opposition to what they perceive as attempts at censorship and intimidation, following legal threats from a law firm representing actress and television host Claudia Lizaldi. The dispute stems from a press release issued by the firm, which accuses local media of publishing “inaccurate” information about Lizaldi.

Legal Notice Demands Cessation of Coverage

The law firm, based outside Yucatán, issued a statement demanding that media outlets cease publishing content involving Lizaldi, alleging that such reports were “malicious and defamatory.” The notice specifically referenced articles published in El Sol de Yucatán and the digital platform Yucatán al Segundo, claiming they used Lizaldi’s name and image without authorization to damage her personal and professional reputation.

Journalists in the region have rejected the legal warning as an overreach, framing it as an attempt to silence press freedom. “Ms. Lizaldi has every right to issue a statement and present her side of the story, but trying to censor and intimidate the press with threats is unacceptable,” read a collective response from local reporters.

Public Figure Status at Center of Dispute

The controversy hinges on Lizaldi’s status as a public figure. Media representatives argue that her visibility in the public sphere subjects her to scrutiny, and that the disputed reports merely relayed testimonies from a source claiming grievances against her. “The publications in question do not issue judgments; they report alleged facts based on witness accounts,” the journalists stated.

The legal notice outlined potential legal actions, including civil and criminal proceedings, should media outlets fail to comply. However, journalists countered that disputes over accuracy should be resolved through Mexico’s right of reply laws rather than legal intimidation.

Press Freedom Defended

The Yucatán press corps emphasized constitutional protections for free expression, citing Article 7 of the Mexican Constitution, which prohibits prior censorship, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which upholds the right to seek, receive, and disseminate information.

“This is not just an attack on press freedom but a disregard for the people of Yucatán,” the journalists declared. “We will not allow outsiders to dictate what our society can or cannot know.”

The incident has galvanized media professionals across the state, who vow to continue reporting without yielding to pressure. “The truth is not negotiated—it is shouted,” they asserted. “In Yucatán, the truth is not silenced; it is amplified.”