Mexico's Telecommunications Reform: Concerns Over Censorship

Mexico's Telecommunications Reform: Concerns Over Censorship Mexico City – Jorge Triana, the national spokesperson for the National Action Party (PAN), has raised concerns about the potential for censorship under the proposed reforms to the country's telecommunications laws. Triana's comments were featured in a recent Azteca Noticias video showing a protest against the law. He argues that the creation of a single entity to oversee digital content regulation risks arbitrary decisions and a lack of transparency. "We are pressing for a return to a system with a collegiate body," Triana stated in the video, "to prevent decisions from being made by a single person." The video also includes footage of a protest where people are holding signs that read "Pide revocar la ley censura" (demand to revoke the censorship law). Triana's concern is that the current structure could lead to censorship without proper oversight or due process. His call for a collegiate body aims to introduce checks and balances into the system, ensuring a more transparent and accountable approach to content regulation. The debate over Mexico's telecommunications reform is ongoing. The proposed changes have sparked significant discussion about the balance between protecting free speech and ensuring responsible online content. The inclusion of a collegiate body, as suggested by Triana, could be a critical step toward achieving this balance.