The permanence of Rosario Piedra Ibarra at the head of the National Human Rights Commission depends on the decision of President Claudia Sheinbaum, despite the criticisms her management has received. Activists have condemned her inaction during López Obrador's term, but it seems she will be ratified unless her health does not allow it.
Rosario Piedra has been criticized for her omission regarding the militarization of the country and her supposed complicity with power. Criticism of her management has also increased in international human rights forums. Additionally, allegations of corruption by workers are being investigated, which has opened a line of investigation by the Superior Audit Office of the Federation.
Piedra, categorized as a Morena militant, would lack the moral credibility necessary to carry out the assigned tasks. Organizations such as the Miguel Agustín Pro Juárez Human Rights Center have reported opacity in the recommendations and inaction regarding governmental reforms, as well as criticisms of the CNDH's statements to discredit media, journalists, and human rights defenders.
It is expected that on November 8, a decision will be made in the Senate about who will lead the CNDH for the next five years, with a list of between 34 and 48 candidates. Among them are Nashieli Ramírez Hernández, Tania Ramírez, and Jesús González Schmal. The new head of the agency is expected to have full autonomy and independence from the Executive Power.
Despite the criticism and pressure from various international organizations, the reelection of Rosario Piedra is not ruled out, reflecting the concentration of power in the current government. The militarization of the country has been one of the failures of AMLO's administration, with an increase in abuses by the Armed Forces that go unpunished.
International organizations such as Amnesty International, the UN, Human Rights Watch, and the OAS have expressed their concern over the actions of the Mexican government and the omission of the CNDH, which has been criticized for its lack of action in the face of human rights violations.
