CBS News
Mexico’s president spars with reporters over safety and drug cartels, claims journalist is DEA informant
A reporter told Mexico’s president Tuesday that his supporters had harassed her when she was trying to cover an event in June, and complained that his polarization of Mexican society has put journalists at risk.
When she asked him what he would do about it, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador reacted with a mix of scorn and disinterest, simply saying “nothing, nothing, nothing.”
At his daily press briefing Tuesday, the president also claimed that another reporter he doesn’t like is a DEA agent or informant. In a country where drug cartels are dominant, that is a potentially deadly accusation; at least 142 reporters and media workers have been killed in Mexico since 2000.
Just days ago, a journalist who covered one of the country’s most dangerous crime beats was killed by gunmen, and two of his government-assigned bodyguards were wounded.
Journalists have long complained they frequently suffer verbal attacks from López Obrador, who has falsely accused some of them of being paid mouthpieces for conservatives.
While López Obrador has held far more news briefings, and answered far more questions than any president before him, reporters also complain about suffering abuse, online and in person, from the die-hard supporters of the president if they ask him any tough questions.
It came to a head Tuesday when independent reporter Reyna Ramírez described an incident in June when an angry crowd of the president’s supporters approached her, angrily shouting “sold out reporter,” and forcing her to flee the event she was covering.
“I am at risk because of this, now anyone can attack me in the street,” Ramírez said. “You have polarized society. “Don’t you have anything to say about that?”
“Have you gone on long enough?” López Obrador responded. Pressed to answer what he would do to control his supporters, he said “nothing, nothing, nothing.”
Just minutes later, López Obrador attacked journalist and author Anabel Hernández, whose latest book describes the alleged links between the current administration and Mexican drug cartels. The president claimed Hernández “is an agent or informant of the DEA.”
The Mexican president has refused to confront the drug cartels, saying drug traffickers are people who have chosen the wrong path in life but claims they ” respect the citizenry.” López Obrador denies he has made any deal with the cartels and claims, without offering evidence, that the accusations are part of a DEA plot to smear him.
It’s not the first time the president has attacked Hernández.
“It’s frustrating that the president sees the narcos as part of the people, but sees the journalists who investigate them as the enemy,” Hernández said.
In May, she complained that López Obrador’s hostility and accusations had made it hard for her to work.
“With the president’s aggressivity and hate speech, there is no way to do a book presentation,” Hernández said at the time. “It would wind up being too dangerous for me, and for the people attending.”
While López Obrador claims he is more open to the press than any previous Mexican president, his daily morning news briefings tend to favor soft-ball questions from sympathetic news outlets.
In the past, López Obrador has used confidential tax and banking records to publish the salaries of journalists he dislikes, and revealed the personal phone number of a foreign correspondent.
International press freedom groups have criticized the president’s attacks on the press, as have the U.S. State Department and the Organization of American States, noting they place already exposed journalists at greater risk.
Media workers are regularly targeted in Mexico, often in direct reprisal for their work covering topics like corruption and the country’s notoriously violent drug traffickers. 2022 was one of the deadliest years ever for journalists in Mexico, with at least 15 killed.
All but a handful of the killings and abductions remain unsolved.
“Impunity is the norm in crimes against the press,” the Committee to Protect Journalists said in its report on Mexico in March.
Claudia Sheinbaum, who will be Mexico’s first woman leader in the nation’s more than 200 years of independence, will take office this fall.
CBS News
How to watch the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL game today: Livestream options, more
The Philadelphia Eagles look to extend a six-game winning streak to seven today when they take on the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Eagles, who are 8-2 so far this season, are coming off a November 14 win against the Washington Commanders. The Rams, with a record of 5-5, are coming off a November 17 win against the New England Patriots.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Eagles vs. Rams game today, even without cable.
How and when to watch the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams game today
The Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. ET). The game will stream on Peacock but it can also be viewed locally on NBC and the streaming platforms below.
How and when to watch the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams game without cable
While many viewers will be able to watch the game on regular NBC, you have alternatives, too. Just note that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
Peacock: Watch NBC-aired NFL games without cable
You can stream today’s game in addition to all NBC-aired NFL games and Sunday Night Football on NBC. Peacock subscribers can also watch original programming on the streamer as well as live content airing on NBC if you purchase a Peacock Premium Plus subscription. Plus, you’ll gain access to Peacock’s library of on-demand content. You can buy a one-year subscription to Peacock Premium (with ads) for $80. For $120 annually you can secure a one-year Peacock Premium Plus subscription which is mostly ad-free. Want to pay per month, instead? Peacock Premium is just $8 each month while Peacock Premium is $14.
NFL+: Watch Eagles vs. Rams live on your phone
Do you want to able to watch today’s game no matter where you’re located? Then check out NFL+. You can pay just $7 per month or $40 for the year. The network includes all games, including those being broadcast outside of your local market. You can also upgrade your subscription to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone. That will allow viewers to watch up to eight NFL games all at the same time.
Want to support your team? Fanatics is a great way to do so. With the latest player t-shirts, jerseys, hoodies and apparel, there’s plenty of stuff in stock to keep you covered this season. But don’t wait much longer. As each week in the season passes by, competition for this merchandise will increase. Act now before it sells out.
Head over to Fanatics now to check out the latest NFL fan gear drop.
CBS News
How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders NFL game today: Livestream options, more
The Dallas Cowboys will face off with the Washington Commanders today. With a record of 3-7, the Cowboys have had a tough season so far and will be looking to recover after a five-game losing streak. The Commanders, who have racked up a record of 7-4, will be trying to snap a two-game losing streak on the heels of last week’s 26-18 loss against the Eagles.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Cowboys vs. Commanders game today, whether or not you have cable.
How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders
The Cowboys vs. Commanders game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Experience NFL action with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.
Catch today’s game by subscribing to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which features 46 channels, including ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox, covering local and nationally broadcast NFL games. The plan also includes 50 hours of DVR storage for added convenience. To expand your NFL coverage, consider pairing it with Paramount+ for CBS games or enhance your lineup with the Sports Extra add-on, which offers channels like NFL RedZone, NBA TV and Golf Channel.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? Then the NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Just note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
CBS News
How to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers NFL game today: Livestream options, more
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Green Bay Packers today. With a split record of 5-5, the 49ers will be looking to secure a win against the Packers after last week’s tight 20-17 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. The Packers, who have racked up a winning record of 7-3 so far this season, could be tough to take down as they look to lock in their second win in a row.
Here’s how and when you can watch the 49ers vs. Packers game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers
The 49ers vs. Packers game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the following options.
Dive into NFL action with Fubo, the ultimate sports streaming platform. Watch every game from Sunday kickoffs to primetime battles on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Upgrade to the Pro package for 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, or level up with the Elite + Sports Plus package for NFL RedZone’s nonstop scoring highlights in stunning 4K. Try Fubo risk-free with a seven-day trial, and enjoy the excitement on up to 10 devices simultaneously — perfect for sharing the game-day experience with family and friends.
Catch today’s game by subscribing to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which features 46 channels, including ESPN, ABC, NBC and Fox, covering local and nationally broadcast NFL games. The plan also includes 50 hours of DVR storage for added convenience. To expand your NFL coverage, consider pairing it with Paramount+ for CBS games or enhance your lineup with the Sports Extra add-on, which offers channels like NFL RedZone, NBA TV and Golf Channel.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the way to go. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.