Mexico opens public consultation on media audience rights and regulations

Mexico's government announced a public consultation regarding new guidelines for radio, television, and regulated platforms concerning audience rights and media responsibilities.

Key points

• The consultation period runs from July 27 through August 21 via the CRT portal.
• President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected claims that the new regulations constitute media censorship, framing them as a self-regulation process.
• Proposed guidelines mandate that media outlets establish codes of ethics and appoint an audience defender to handle complaints within 20 days.

Why it matters

The proposed guidelines establish formal mechanisms for citizens to demand factual corrections, separate news from advertising, and ensure media accountability in Mexico's telecommunications sector.