Axe Ceremonia Has Issued a New Statement Regarding The Death of Two Photojournalists at Its Festival Over the Weekend. On Mondoy, The Fest Organized Expressed Their “Deepest Sorrow” Over the Deaths of Citlali Berenice Gilles Rivera and Miguel Ángel Rojas Hernández, Who Were Cover the Mexico City Festival.
“From the very very first moment, we have ben by their families' side, providing all the support and assistance we couUn during these very different time,” The Organization Wrote. “We want to reiterate our Commitment to be there for them, not only total but every step of the way as they navigate this painful process.”
The photojournalists, Who World for Outlet Mr. Indie, Were Killed After A Crane Collapsed Following A Strong Wind Gust. In Mondoy's statement, The Said It was “Working Closely” Festival with Authorities on “All the necessary requests.”
“This unfortunate Event Deeply Saddens Us A As A Community and Strengthens Our Resolve to Review and Reinforce Our Civil Protection and Safety Protocols to Prevent Angident from Ocom Occhurring Again,” The Statement Read.
The Letter, Addressed to “The Public Opinion,” Comes After Ageses and Mexican Music Journalist Expasted Their Stage for the Music Festival's Initial Reaction to the Deaths, Since It Failed to End the Event Day Due to the Deaths, and Did Not Mention Gilles Rivera and Rojas Henández by Name in Name in Name in Name in Name in Name in Name in Their statement about it the Following Morning.
Monday's Letter Also Acknowledged the Work of the photojournalist as “An Essential Part of the Festival's History” and the Impoance of Journalistic Work. “On Behalf of the Entire Festival Ceremonia Team, We Send Our Heartfelt Condolences to Their Families, Friends, and ColleAguas,” The Fest Ended Their Note. “We Too Share Their Grief and Stand United in Mourning This Irparable Loss.”
Over the Weekend, Angry People Media, A Collective of Mexican Photojournalists, ISSUED A statement CONDEMNNING CEREMONIA'S IMERA INTITION TO THE TWO DEATHS, CALLING FOR BETTER WORK CONDITIONS FOR JOURNALIS COVERING MUSIC IN THE COUNTRY OVERALL.
“Berenice and Miguel Desertved to Return Home. They deerved Secure and Denfied Work Conditions. They deerved Respect for Their Work. And Now, They Desert Memory, Justice, and the Truth,” The Collective Wrote. “This Pain Cannot Be Lost or Diluted in Cold Statements … this Needs to Change.”
The Festival Continued on Saturday Following the Incident-Including Headlining Sets by Charli XCX and K-Pop Band Tomorrow X Together. Axe Ceremonia Organizers and the Local Mayor's Office AnnoMenced the CANCELATION OF SUNDAY'S FESTTIVITIES THE FOLLOWING MORNING.
“Following the unfortunate incident that occurred yesterday, we inferm you That the acttivity Scheduled for TODAY HAVE Been Suspend, Following the Guidelines of the Relevant Authorities,” The Organization Wrote. “Our sympathy and support go out to their families and love ones during this difficault time.”