Rosario Piedra Ibarra has been re-elected as president of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) with 87 votes in favor, thus ensuring a second term that will extend until the year 2029.
The re-election of Rosario Piedra has generated controversy due to her background and the way the voting was conducted. Although she received the majority of votes, Piedra was not the best-rated candidate for the position, and her affiliation with the Morena party since 2015 was questioned.
In this regard, during the voting session, criticisms and discontent arose from some sectors of society, who felt that Rosario Piedra's election did not guarantee the impartiality and independence required to preside over the CNDH.
"Everyone has their ideology and their team, I think it should be respected, as long as the one who presides meets the most basic requirements to have credibility," stated one of the legislators present at the session.
Despite the criticisms and doubts surrounding her re-election, Rosario Piedra once again assumes the presidency of the National Human Rights Commission with the commitment to uphold and protect the fundamental rights of Mexican citizens.
