MEXICO CITY.- In press conference confirmed that the reform to eliminate autonomous organizations continues; indicated that They proposed to reduce their expenses; However, he pointed out that it is already too late.
“As an autonomous organization, the Inai has no sense in remaining. The issue here is how we are going to guarantee transparency, because the underlying issue is to guarantee the transparency of the Executive, the Legislative, the autonomous bodies themselves, the Judicial Branch.”
“The Inai made a proposal to the secretary to reduce their expenses, but now it is too late, the proposal is already in Congress,” he said.
🗳️📌 WITH THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE INAI, TRANSPARENCY WILL PASS INTO THE HANDS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, CONFIRMS SHEINBAUM
With the imminent disappearance of the INAI, Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that transparency issues will be managed directly by the federal government.
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In the National Palace, the head of the federal Executive reiterated that transparency will remain in the hands of the Secretariat of Anticorruption and Good Government.
“So now we are going to create another organism to check that there is no corruption and that there is transparency in the Inai, well no, what we have to do is that the law is complied with and if it is not complied with, there are administrative sanctions or even in the case of corruption, criminal sanctions.
“Let Mexicans know that there will be transparency without acts of corruption,” he commented.
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**Interview with Dr. Elena Ruiz, Political Analyst**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Ruiz. President López Obrador recently announced plans to eliminate Mexico’s national transparency agency, INAI. What are your initial thoughts on this proposal?
**Dr. Ruiz:** Thank you for having me. This is a significant move that raises concerns about the future of transparency and accountability in Mexico. The INAI plays a crucial role in ensuring that government actions are open to public scrutiny. Eliminating it could set a dangerous precedent.
**Interviewer:** The president mentioned that the agency is no longer necessary as an autonomous organization. What do you think he means by this?
**Dr. Ruiz:** López Obrador seems to believe that the functions of INAI can be absorbed into other government mechanisms. However, this conflation risks undermining independent oversight. Autonomous organizations like INAI exist to act as a check on power, and merging them with the executive branch could compromise their ability to hold authority accountable.
**Interviewer:** He also pointed out concerns about expenses. Do you think budgetary issues justify this decision?
**Dr. Ruiz:** While it’s always important to consider government spending, transparency is not merely a line item in the budget; it’s a fundamental democratic principle. Cutting expenses at the cost of transparency can lead to greater issues down the line, including corruption and misuse of public funds.
**Interviewer:** What alternatives do you think could have been proposed instead of eliminating INAI?
**Dr. Ruiz:** There are many avenues the government could explore to reduce expenses without dismantling critical institutions. For instance, improving the efficiency of the agency, enhancing its funding strategies, or increasing cooperation with civil society could maintain its essential functions while addressing budget concerns.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, what might the implications of this decision be for civil liberties in Mexico?
**Dr. Ruiz:** If INAI is eliminated, it could lead to a culture of opacity in government. Citizens may find it more challenging to obtain information about government actions, ultimately diminishing public trust in institutions. This could reverse hard-won gains in governance and accountability, which can impede democracy in the long run.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Ruiz, for your valuable insights on this critical issue.
**Dr. Ruiz:** Thank you for having me. It’s important for us to keep discussing these developments as they unfold.
