The opposition in Mexico has maintained its stance against the reform of the Judiciary and has staged protests in that regard. These actions have led to a conflict with the National Commission of Human Rights (CNDH), which they accuse of censorship and of threatening to take them to the 'Torito', an administrative sanctions center in Mexico City.
Deputy Federico Doring denounced that the CNDH seeks to silence their voice and take them to a civic court, where the head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, could arrest them and send them to the detention center. These accusations provoked a reaction from the PAN caucus, who expressed their discontent by wearing masks with the hashtag '#CNDHcensura'.
The controversy between the PAN and the CNDH arose after a symbolic protest by the blue legislators, during which they placed posters at the headquarters of the Commission accusing it of complicity and lack of action regarding the judicial reform. The CNDH's response was to issue summons to several politicians, with the threat of fines or arrest if they did not appear before the civic court.
PAN legislators considered that the CNDH acted unfairly by presenting this complaint, which they interpreted as harassment. They also criticized the agency for not taking a clear position regarding the judicial reform but taking action against the protest held against it.
Federico Doring, a PAN deputy, defended his stance by stating that he would not apologize for defending Mexicans and that he is willing to face the legal consequences of his actions. This dispute between the opposition and the CNDH has generated a debate about the role of the institution in defending human rights in the country.
