Media outlets launch MexicoLeaks to receive information leaks for corruption investigations
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A group of Mexican media outlets and civil society groups have launched MexicoLeaks, a digital platform to receive information leaks that could lead to corruption investigations.
Representatives of the effort said Tuesday that those wanting to leak information can do so anonymously. Information and tips will be investigated and confirmed before anything is published.
The effort includes two civil society organizations and six media outlets, including Mexico's weekly magazine Proceso, the website Animal Politico and the investigative unit of journalist Carmen Aristegui.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The launch comes at a time when the Mexican government faces scandals of alleged corruption and conflict of interest, specifically in the purchase of real estate, that have come to light through journalistic investigations. Those involved have maintained that the transactions were legal.