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Why Mexican media uses ‘N’ for the accused

You might wonder why this newspaper refers to the arrested soccer star as “Omar ‘N’,” given that his identity is widely known. Under Mexican law, media outlets are required to use initials when referring to individuals who have been detained or arrested. This is to protect the legal rights and the privacy of the accused until due process has been concluded.