Comisión Permanente resuelve en vivo si convoca a periodo extraordinario por comisionados del INAI
The Senate’s Standing Committee decided to reject the call for an extraordinary session to elect the commissioners of the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI), determining that these appointments do not constitute a legislative urgency. This resolution prevents the institute from reaching the quorum required to resume its sessions immediately, leaving the decision pending for ordinary processing in the First Committee. This move contrasts with the previously approved request by the Political Coordination Board, highlighting an internal political dispute over the priority of filling these vital vacancies. The debate reflected deep political divisions, with Morena legislators arguing against the alleged interference of the Judicial Branch in legislative matters, while the opposition accused the ruling majority of seeking to conceal irregularities by preventing the INAI from functioning. Senator Kenia López Rabadán strongly criticized the government’s stance, suggesting political disinterest and possible intentions to weaken the institution. The lack of agreement has left the body inoperative since April, raising concerns about the State’s capacity to guarantee transparency and access to public information. This development is relevant to open data because an inoperative INAI directly compromises the supervision and protection of the right to public information. Without the institute’s full functioning, it becomes more difficult to ensure government accountability and guarantee transparency in the management of public resources, which are essential for the integrity of open data. The political paralysis of the regulatory body underscores the vulnerability of transparency structures to partisan dynamics, affecting civil society’s ability to demand clarity in the data issued by the State.
Source: sdpnoticias.comPublished on 2023-06-01