Journalist Raymundo Riva Palacio obtained a definitive injunction against the statements made by former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador during the morning conferences. The controversy began in 2019 after López Obrador called him "cretin" for a critical column following a speech in Villahermosa.
Riva Palacio filed his complaint with the National Commission of Human Rights, arguing violations of Articles 6 and 7 of the Constitution that protect freedom of expression. The established resolution set an important precedent for the defense of freedom of expression, according to the journalist.
Although the resolution does not imply direct sanctions against the former president, Riva Palacio does not rule out other legal avenues, including international ones, to seek compensation for moral damage. The journalist considers this judicial decision an opportunity to hold accountable for abuses of power, both from the former president and other representatives of the State.
Riva Palacio trusts in the institutions and assures that he will seek to exhaust all national instances before resorting to international mechanisms. He highlights the importance of combating hate speech and promoting justice through legal procedures.
