Azam Ahmed

Azam Ahmed is a Canadian-American investigative journalist and author known for his work covering Mexico, Central America, and conflict zones. As a correspondent for The New York Times, he has reported extensively on drug cartels, violence, and corruption in Latin America. His 2019 book *Fear is Just a Word: A True Story of Grit and Resistance in the Face of Mexico's Drug War* tells the story of Miriam Rodríguez, a Mexican mother who became a vigilante investigator after her daughter's kidnapping and murder. Ahmed's work is characterized by immersive, long-form journalism that centers on human stories amid violence and injustice. His reporting has earned him recognition for bringing attention to underreported stories in dangerous regions.