 Her journalistic career in Veracruz, however, faced several challenges from the political elite; governors and government secretaries wanted to censor Martínez Pérez for criticizing their administration.Instead of self-censoring like other media outlets in the state, she became known for her direct reporting style, which frequently angered the authorities.She wrote over 63 reports covering political assassinations, natural disasters, authority abuses, human right violations, corruption, and government mismanagement.