 While previous attacks on journalists received little coverage, Blancornelas' assassination attempt made it to the frontpage of most newspapers in Mexico, and was covered on the television and radio.The attempt also fueled interest internationally; the "New York Times", "Los Angeles Times", "San Diego Union Tribune", and the National Public Radio covered it extensively.Due to the public outcry, the Mexican authorities decided to report the attack to the Office of the General Prosecutor, which had greater resources than the state authorities.