The "Really" File - (Really Mexico?)

And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Genesis 6:5 (History repeating itself---even in the News Room)

"Every on-air journalist sits in a makeup chair before a broadcast, but

reporter Guillermo Barraza’s routine is more transformative than
most.
With a bright wig, fabulous outfit, and flawless makeup, Barraza slips away into Amanda Drag for “La Verdrag,” a news program “where minorities turn into a majority.”
The show, which is filmed in Mexico City, combines investigative reporting with interviews that highlight LGBTQ+ celebrities and residents.

From the "Really" File

Mexico has the second-highest death rates in the world for journalists, and Barraza sees a barrage of death threats flood their inbox every day. But the Amanda Drag persona allows Barraza to be brave in the face of violence.
“There are many things that Guillermo wouldn’t do or say that Amanda wouldn’t think twice about,” Barraza said. “Having an alter ego, you have fewer problems because they can’t harass a character. You have more freedom to speak out.” msn

REALLY?