

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Press Freedom in Mexico: A Conversation with Sergio Sarmiento
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a conversation with Sergio Sarmiento as he discusses the importance of press freedom for democracy in Mexico.About this EventPress freedom is a cornerstone of democratic governance, yet in Mexico, it has come under sustained pressure as journalists face intimidation, violence, and political constraints. These challenges raise broader questions about accountability, democratic institutions, and the public’s access to reliable information.The Claudio X. González Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy presents “Press Freedom in Mexico: A Conversation With Sergio Sarmiento.” At this event, renowned journalist, columnist, and political commentator Sergio Sarmiento will examine the role of a free press in sustaining democracy in Mexico, the risks confronting journalists, and the implications for democratic life and governance.This event is free and open to the public.Follow @BakerInstitute on X to join the conversation online with #BakerLive.Agenda?: 05:00 PMReception?: 05:30 PMWelcome Remarks?: 05:35 PMKeynote?: 06:30 PMQ&amp;A?: 07:00 PMAdjourn
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- **city**: Houston
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- **country**: United States
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  - **A:** Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
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