Mexican President's Controversial Actions Spark International Scrutiny

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Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador defended his decision to disclose a reporter's phone number, claiming that the law prohibiting officials from releasing personal information doesn't apply to him. This move has been criticized by press freedom groups and has raised concerns about the safety of journalists in Mexico, a country known for being dangerous for reporters. The president's actions have sparked an investigation by Mexico's National Institute for Transparency and Information Access, and have drawn condemnation from the U.S. government and media organizations.
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