Representatives of civil society organizations in Mexico City, such as Fundar, Designaciones, Accionar, and Codeando, sought to carry out a protest in the Zócalo in front of Palacio Nacional. The demonstration, called 'Projection for Access to Information,' aimed to project a message defending the National Transparency Platform.
However, the members of these organizations were prevented from carrying out the projection, as local government workers argued that the activity did not comply with Civil Protection and Civic Culture regulations. They were informed that the use of a power generator for the projection was not allowed unless authorities were notified in advance.
Despite mentioning that freedom of expression is respected in Mexico City, the use of electric devices in front of Palacio Nacional is restricted for security reasons. Officials surrounded the protesters with radios, police, and unidentified individuals in hoods.
In light of this situation, the organization Article 19 intervened to demand respect for freedom of expression and the guarantee of the right to protest. In its statement, the organization emphasized the importance of maintaining civic spaces and public acts as essential means to strengthen democracy and promote citizen participation, especially on issues related to transparency and access to information.
