COThe Colombian non-profit organization Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa (Flip) has denounced threats against journalist Claudia Sierra Torres by members of the Autodefensas Conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada (ACSN), led by Naim Pérez Toncel, known as 'Bendito Menor.' The threats reportedly began between July 14 and 17, with intimidating messages sent via Facebook under the account 'Antipolicías,' linked to 'Bendito Menor.' These actions are seen as retaliation against Ms. Sierra’s journalistic work, particularly her reporting in Maicao, La Guajira. The situation occurs amid ongoing territorial disputes among illegal armed groups in the region, increasing risks for journalists. Flip notes that 'Bendito Menor' has previously threatened other journalists, and in 2026 alone, five cases of death threats against the press have been documented. Flip is urging authorities to investigate these incidents and identify those responsible.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the threat against journalist Claudia Sierra Torres as part of a broader pattern of violence against the press by armed groups, emphasizing the role of 'Bendito Menor' and the systemic risk to journalism. While it presents factual information about the incident, the emphasis on 'B
