The senator from Morena, Javier corralsaid that he informed the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, of his arguments for vote against of the disappearance of seven autonomous bodies.
“And – being a woman of democratic convictions – she has always given me her respect and understanding, as when she invited me to be part of her project, we assumed ourselves as allies of a social transformation, based on our biographies, principles and trajectories. That loyalty is unfading.”
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He explained that he does not share the disappearance of the Inai, the IFT and the Cofece; organizations that he had to build as a PAN member.
“In the case of the INAI, in my opinion, the proposed modifications do not have the necessary institutional solidity to guarantee an self-reliant and impartial, agile, expeditious mechanism that resolves denials of access to facts, not only against the entities that Thay do not include the federal public administration but rather the federal entities, municipalities, political parties, unions, powers of the union, trusts, autonomous bodies that prevail.”
Because of this very reason, he said that he has “imposed the challenge of working in the immediate future, in a framework that can find the appropriate instance and procedure to give rise to the full guarantee (with independence and objectivity) of the right of access to information.” , in which the obligated subjects do not end up being judges and part of a task so important that it has substantially modified the relationship of society with the government, by granting more possibilities of surveillance, inspection and counterbalance to the citizen against the authority.
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Regarding the IFT, he said that it was created “to contain the gross concentration indices in telecommunications, and also television and its related markets; It is the institutional attempt that was established to stop business at the expense of the national patrimony, the result of the discretionary award of concessions; and with all this, protect consumers, users and audiences.”
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Interview with Expert Javier Corral: Disappearance of Autonomous Bodies in Mexico
Time.news Editor: Thank you for joining us today,Javier. You’ve recently expressed your dissent regarding the proposed disappearance of seven autonomous bodies,notably the INAI,IFT,and Cofece. can you shed light on your reasoning?
Javier Corral: thank you for having me. My primary concern lies in the institutional strength of the proposed modifications. The INAI, for instance, plays a crucial role in ensuring access to information. Without the necessary institutional solidity, I fear that the proposed changes will lead to a mechanism that lacks independence and impartiality. This undermines the right of citizens to access information, which is pivotal for civil oversight over governmental authority.
Time.news Editor: That’s a compelling perspective. Can you elaborate on the importance of institutions like the INAI in shaping the relationship between society and government?
Javier Corral: Absolutely. Organizations like the INAI have fundamentally transformed how citizens interact with government entities. they provide supervision and ensure accountability, empowering the public to verify governmental actions. If these bodies were to disappear, it could significantly weaken these democratic foundations, disrupting the balance of power.
Time.news Editor: You mentioned your past connections with the PAN and how you’ve witnessed the growth of these organizations. How dose your background influence your stance now?
Javier Corral: My experience within the PAN has granted me deep insights into the importance of these autonomous bodies. They weren’t merely bureaucratic institutions; they were built to prevent the concentration of power and to protect citizen interests.My loyalty to these principles motivates my current advocacy against their potential abolition, as I believe in the necessity of autonomous institutions in sustaining democracy.
Time.news Editor: Regarding the IFT, you’ve mentioned its role in regulating telecommunications. What are your thoughts on the consequences of dismantling such regulatory bodies?
Javier Corral: The IFT was established to curb excessive concentration in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. If eliminated, we risk reverting to a system where market abuses may flourish unchecked. This could harm consumers and undermine fair competition, ultimately costing the public both in quality of service and in economic terms. It’s vital for consumers to have robust institutions safeguarding their rights.
Time.news Editor: With the current political landscape and these proposed changes, what advice would you give to citizens concerned about these developments?
Javier Corral: I encourage citizens to remain vigilant and engaged. The disappearance of these bodies can be a slippery slope to diminished civil liberties and less clarity in governance. Staying informed, participating in public discourse, and advocating for stronger democratic institutions is essential. It’s our obligation to safeguard the transparency and accountability that these bodies were designed to uphold.
Time.news Editor: Thank you, Javier, for sharing your insights. Your perspective highlights critical implications for mexico’s democratic process and the importance of safeguarding autonomous entities.
Javier Corral: thank you for having me. It’s essential we continue to discuss these issues and work together to ensure that our democracy remains robust and accountable.