Mexico's Presidential Race Marred by Privacy Violations and Hate Messages

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's presidential frontrunner, and others face harassment after their phone numbers were leaked online.

Mexico's presidential frontrunner, Claudia Sheinbaum, reports receiving hate-filled messages after her phone number was published on social media.
The privacy violation follows President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's controversial decision to reveal a journalist's phone number, sparking criticism.
The incident has ignited a debate on press freedom, privacy, and the safety of journalists in Mexico, amidst concerns over threats against the press.
Mexico's National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection is investigating the potential breach of data protection laws.
The situation raises questions about the future of press freedom in Mexico and the government's stance on privacy and data protection.