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The inability of the INAI to function due to the Senate’s failure to appoint commissioners severely undermines citizens' rights to access government information and protect personal data. This paralysis results from a deliberate political decision by the current administration, which views the institute as obsolete, triggering legal conflicts that leave thousands of cases unresolved and weaken constitutional guarantees. Open data is crucial for democratization and accountability, as these institutions ensure government information remains a public good rather than a discretionary tool for officials. By blocking the INAI, the government restricts transparency, implying that only the official narrative is acceptable. This undermines decades of progress in breaking down resistance to information access, which was achieved through broad societal and political consensus. This situation is relevant to open data because it highlights the fragility of institutional frameworks that sustain data openness. When political power seeks to dismantle these bodies, it directly threatens the availability and reliability of public data. Ensuring the INAI operates is essential not just for legal compliance, but for maintaining a transparent society where data can truly serve the public interest rather than political convenience.

Source: milenio.com
Published on 2023-05-11

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