MEXICO | IOI expresses its full support to CNDH

The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) expresses its full support for the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) of Mexico, in response to the unfounded comments of the Mexican Government in reaction to the Office carrying out its constitutional mandate as the independent body to protect and promote human rights in Mexico.

Ombudsman institutions are a core element of democracy and form an integral part of constitutional reality. In a state ruled by law, it is in the best public interest to respect and support the independent investigative mandate of the Ombudsman.

The IOI learned with great concern, about the negative and undermining remarks made by the President of the Mexican Republic. Discrediting the work of the CNDH of Mexico, a long-standing and highly respected member of our organization, is being perceived internationally as evidence of a lack of respect for the institution and for the fundamental rights of the citizens using its services.

With an official statement (see further down below), the IOI expresses its full support for the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) of Mexico and its President, Mr Luis Raúl González.