Mexican journalist Julio Ibáñez remains under house arrest in South Africa amid legal uncertainty

Julio Ibáñez, working for TUDN, was detained last week while covering the World Cup, facing initial accusations related to immigration and drone use. The incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by journalists in South Africa, ranked 27th in press freedom. With Ibáñez still under house arrest, his situation underscores the need for clearer protections for media workers abroad.