Public trust in the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) continues to decline, reflected in the increase of unresolved complaints and delayed or ineffective recommendations. This unprecedented institutional crisis exposes the inability of the CNDH to fulfill its mandate to safeguard the rights of citizens.
The opacity in the designation of the CNDH, the evident irregularities, and its alignment with the ruling party have destroyed its legitimacy and put it at risk of being unable to protect human rights in Mexico. The politicized and submissive management to power compromises the credibility of the institution, which has become completely dependent on the Executive.
The reelection of Rosario Piedra Ibarra, marked by lack of legitimacy and transparency, is seen as the culmination of the structural dismantling of the CNDH. The mass resignation of members of the Consultative Council and the lack of independence in its actions have left the Commission without the mechanisms to ensure accountability.
During Piedra's administration, cases from past administrations were prioritized, while abuses during the current government were minimized or ignored. The proposal to transform the CNDH into a 'National Defense of the People' is considered an attempt to increase Executive control over the institution, jeopardizing its independence irreversibly.
The cuts contemplated in the 2025 Federal Expenditure Budget Project, especially in the health sector, will severely affect the quality of essential medical services and endanger the well-being of millions of Mexicans. This cut occurs at a critical time, with an increase in cases of serious illnesses and the transition to the IMSS-Bienestar system still in process, reflecting other priorities above health.
