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A legislative initiative in Mexico seeks to amend the Constitution to eliminate the Executive’s power to veto the appointments of commissioners to the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information, and Personal Data Protection (INAI). The proposal stipulates that, following a broad consultation and by a qualified majority, the Senate would assume exclusive responsibility for selecting personnel, thereby ensuring that decisions cannot be blocked by the Executive branch. This measure aims to restore the institute’s operational capacity, which is currently paralyzed due to the absence of key members. The proposal underscores the importance of shielding this process from political interference, arguing that presidential vetoes have been used to obstruct access to public information and scrutiny of state resources. By preventing the Executive from objecting to these appointments, it is ensured that commissioners can perform their duties with full independence, safeguarding the integrity of the mechanism designed to oversee public spending and prevent opacity in government management. This debate is crucial for the field of open data, as effective transparency depends on autonomous institutions capable of guaranteeing access to information. Without an operational and independent body, society’s ability to monitor the use of public funds and understand state policies is severely limited. Therefore, the reform not only affects the institutional structure but also has direct implications for the availability and reliability of open data for citizens and journalists.

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Published on 2023-07-02

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