About
AMMPE (Asociación Mundial de Mujeres Periodistas y Escritoras) is an international organization with a prominent chapter in Mexico. Founded in 1969 in Mexico City, it aims to promote and support women working in journalism and literature.
Activities & Initiatives
Key Details about AMMPE Mexico Purpose: The association focuses on the professional development of women journalists and writers, advocating for equal opportunities and safe working environments free from violence. Advocacy: The Mexico Chapter frequently condemns attacks on journalists, demanding protection from federal authorities and the defense of freedom of expression. Regional Chapters: The organization has several active regional groups within the country, including chapters in Puebla (AMPEP), Durango, and the Southern Zone (Acapulco). Global Connection: AMMPE World organizes international congresses every two years, with past events held in locations like Santiago de Querétaro.
City Chapters
Liliana Ortiz
Chapter President
Mexico, DF, Mexico
Dalia Juárez
Chapter President
Queretaro
Cynthia Heredia
Chapter President
Durango
Events
Past Events
Journalism Workshop
Puebla
6:00 PM
Women Journalists News
Mexico · Local Media Coverage
President Sheinbaum Implements Rotating 'Mañaneras' to Tackle Regional Insecurity
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a new policy of conducting her morning briefings in states like Guerrero and Morelos, aiming to coordinate directly with local journalists on regional protection mechanisms and safety.
📰 josecardenas.com
Animal Político's Nayeli Roldán Named Finalist for Global Stringer Foundation Recognition
Renowned investigative reporter Nayeli Roldán was announced as the only Mexican finalist for the 2026 Stringer Foundation award, cited for her courageous reporting on corruption under persistent physical and legal threats.
📰 grupoanimal.mx
ARTICLE 19 and UNESCO Launch Major Press Freedom Forum in Mexico City
On April 24, 2026, ARTICLE 19 Mexico and UNESCO convened a national forum to analyze the 2025 report 'Structures of Silence,' addressing the critical surge in censorship and surveillance against Mexican reporters.
📰 elpopular.mx
Luisa Iglesias Honored with 2026 National Journalism Award for Cultural Excellence
The Club de Periodistas de México recognized Luisa Iglesias, host of 'Punto de Referencia' on Canal Once, for her decade-long dedication to promoting arts and inclusive cultural narratives in Mexican media.
📰 sprinforma.mx
RSF 2026 Index Labels Mexico the Deadliest Environment for Press in the Americas
The latest Reporters Without Borders report released in May 2026 ranks Mexico 122nd globally, warning that violence against media workers remains the highest in the continent despite administrative changes in government.
📰 infobae.com
Community and Indigenous Media Form National Resistance Front in Oaxaca
Representative groups from community and afromexican radio stations signed a manifesto on May 4, 2026, establishing a collective organization to defend the territorial right to information against rising local intimidation.
📰 educaoaxaca.org