Press release

Director-General condemns killing of journalist Gerardo Torres Rentería in Mexico

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay has called for an investigation into the killing of journalist Gerardo Torres Rentería in Acapulco on 11 May.

17 May 2023

I condemn the killing of Gerardo Torres Rentería and urge the authorities to investigate this killing. Journalists play a critical role in informing audiences and investigating wrongdoing, and they must be protected.

Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General

Rentería, a former cameraman and reporter for Telemundo, TV Azteca Guerrero, Televisa Guerrero and correspondent for the Reuters news agency, is reported to have continued working for local media outlets. He was shot dead in his home.

UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.