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Weekly Report - 01 May 2025 (WR-25-17)
MEXICO: Telecoms bill sparks censorship concerns
Mexico’s ruling left-wing Movimiento Regeneración Nacional (Morena) has abandoned plans to fast-track a new telecommunications bill through congress amid censorship concerns. President Claudia Sheinbaum primarily presented the bill in response to the broadcasting of US government anti-migration adverts [WR-25-16]. However, aspects of the bill – particularly one article permitting the government to block digital platforms – have raised alarms among human rights groups and the political opposition, precipitating a hasty government U-turn.
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