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María Isabella Cordero, also known as "Isa" (1987-15 April 2010), a former Mexican television presenter for the Televisa channel in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico and the director of public relations for Chihuahua's local Chamber of Commerce at the time she was shot and killed. Cordero's death is a sign that violence in Mexico has spread to the public relations field which is very unusual.

Personal

As a youth, María Isabella Cordero completed her primary school education from Escuela Primaria Enrique C. Rebsamen in Chuhuahua and advanced to Public High School Number 15. Just before she was killed, Cordero was about to graduate from the University of Chihuahua in June with a degree in accounting and business administration. After the completion of her undergraduate studies, she intended to pursue graduate studies in the United States

Cordero was no stranger to the violence occurring in Mexico as her godfather was killed in the streets in May 2008.

Career

María Isabella Cordero worked as a television presenter for Chihuahua Televisa Channel for three years. During her employment at Chihuahua Televisa Channel, the viewer demographic changed; what once was a show only attracting women became a show that both men and women would tune into to watch her. After leaving Chihuahua Televisa Channel, Cordero began working for a local branch of the CANACO as the director of public relations. Aside from working at CANACO, Cordero also owned and operated a small shirt printing business. The shirts produced by Cordero displayed messages of peace.

Death

María Isabella Cordero and her friend María Catalina Flores Aguayo were found dead in a parked white Renault Megane located near the corner of Avendia Bahía de San Quintín and Dia La Unidad/Libertadores streets in Chihuahua, Mexico after both had been shot at around 11 p.m. on Thursday, 15 April 2010. The attack came from a vehicle that drove by them as the passengers fire shots at the women A man was also found shot near the scene. Cartridges were found near the women's vehicle that belonged to an assault rifle, which is a weapon often used by organized crime.

Context

Cordero was killed in Chihuahua, Mexico, which is considered among the most violent states in Mexico. Almost one-third of all murders in the general population committed by the drug cartels during the Mexican Drug War and since December 2006 happened in the state of Chihuahua. She was killed just before the election for a new governor and drug war violence was a major political issue of the campaign.

Impact

María Isabella Cordero's death indicates just how widespread the violence is in Mexico. It showed that not just journalists were being killed; but those in public relations as well. It was a gauge of how far the violence had advanced.

Reactions

In response to all of the violence against journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) successfully advocated for the legal prosecution for crimes against the press in Mexico. This will bring criminals to justice and possibly deter future criminals from committing crimes.

See also

• Mexican Drug War
• List of journalists killed in the Mexican Drug War

References

1. ^ "Una ex conductora de televisión es asesinada en Chihuahua - Nacional - CNNMéxico.com". Mexico.cnn.com. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
2. Borunda, Daniel (2010-04-19). "Suspected hit-squad leader on video of gunmen". El Paso Times. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
3. ^ "Latin American Herald Tribune - Former Televisa Reporter Killed in Mexico". Laht.com. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
4. ^ "Acribillan a funcionaria de la CANACO en Chihuahua" (in Spanish). Novidades de Tobasco. 2010-04-17. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
5. ^ "Joven ejecutada fue conductora de televisión". Oem.com.mx. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
6. ^ "Sicarios ejecutan a ex conductora de televisión en Chihuahua" (in Spanish). La Prensa. 2010-04-17. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
7. "Asesinan a ex conductora de Televisa en Chihuahua". Vanguardia. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
8. "Violence Kicks Off Campaing Season In Juarez". YouTube. 2010-04-21. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
9. Smyth, Frank (2012-08-17). "Mexico must back up federal measure to protect press - Journalist Security - Committee to Protect Journalists". Cpj.org. Retrieved 2012-11-14.

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