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Pide Inai a Sedena transparentar contratos para operación de Mexicana de Aviación

Pide Inai a Sedena transparentar contratos para operación de Mexicana de Aviación

The National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI) determined that the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) is the competent authority to disclose information about the new state-owned airline, Mexicana de Aviación, thereby overturning the agency’s initial refusal. This ruling establishes a crucial precedent by confirming that, as the majority shareholder and responsible party for the company’s legal formation, SEDENA must guarantee access to the contracts and financial details of its operations. The decision reinforces the constitutional obligation of transparency in the management of public resources, ensuring that the handling of funds allocated to this project is known and subject to oversight by citizens. The resolution underscores the importance of accountability in the recovery of strategic state assets. By requiring the publication of contracts, amounts, and authorizations, it protects the general interest against potential opacity in public procurement. The INAI emphasized that transparency is not merely a legal requirement but a fundamental tool for citizen oversight, enabling timely monitoring of the proper execution of resources and the prevention of irregularities in the management of an enterprise seeking to revitalize national air transport. This case is significant for the open data movement because it demonstrates the practical application of the right of access to information in sectors related to security and defense, which have traditionally been kept confidential due to their nature. By compelling the disclosure of specific data concerning a state-owned commercial entity, it promotes the creation of an environment where public information is proactively accessible, clear, and verifiable. This encourages the development of structured datasets that allow civil society to analyze government performance, fostering a culture of open government and accountability across all areas of public administration.

Source: elpuntocritico.com
Published on 2024-02-13

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