More Transparency Now! Civil Society in Quintana Roo Demands Law Reform with a Focus on Human Rights and the Environment

The group "Citizens for Transparency" has submitted a formal request to the Quintana Roo Congress to reform the state's Transparency Law, demanding a focus on human rights, the environment, and a greater local perspective.

Civil society organizations in Quintana Roo, united under the umbrella group "Citizens for Transparency," have taken a firm step toward greater accountability and access to public information. This Wednesday, May 21, at 10:28 a.m., they formally submitted a request to reform the Transparency and Access to Public Information Law of the State of Quintana Roo.

Main Demands of the Reform

The citizens' initiative seeks a thorough update of current legislation, with emphasis on several crucial areas:

Human Rights Focus: Integrate a human rights perspective into all transparency and access to information processes.

Environmental Protection: Facilitate access to relevant information on environmental issues, crucial in a state with the natural wealth of Quintana Roo.

Emphasis on the Local: Strengthen transparency mechanisms at the municipal and community levels, bringing information closer to citizens.

Greater Accountability: Establish more effective tools to hold public officials accountable for their actions and use of resources.

“A modern and robust Transparency Law is essential to combat corruption, strengthen democracy, and empower citizens.”— Spokesperson for Citizens for Transparency

Context and Next Steps

This request arises in a context where transparency is perceived by citizens as an indispensable tool for building a more open and accountable government. The group hopes that the State Congress will analyze its proposal seriously and openly, and initiate a legislative process that will culminate in a law that responds to the current needs of Quintana Roo.

The "Citizens for Transparency" initiative brings together diverse social actors concerned with strengthening the rule of law and citizen participation in public life.

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