Mexican President's Criticism of YouTube Sparks Wider Doxing Controversy

The incident, involving the revelation of a journalist's phone number, has led to a broader scandal and intensified political tensions.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador criticized YouTube for removing a video from his news conference where he revealed a journalist's phone number, accusing the platform of censorship.
The incident has sparked a wider doxing scandal, leading to the leaking of phone numbers of presidential candidates and top politicians, raising concerns about privacy and safety.
Press freedom groups and international organizations have condemned the president's actions, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in Mexico, one of the deadliest countries for reporters.
YouTube defended its decision, stating the video violated its harassment policies by revealing personally identifiable information, while López Obrador remained unapologetic, framing it as a freedom of expression issue.
The controversy has intensified political tensions in Mexico ahead of the June presidential election, with opposition candidates criticizing López Obrador's disregard for privacy laws.