Censorship, sanctions, and advertising: Luisa María Alcalde clarifies Guidelines on Audience Rights after criticism

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced and defended the government's new Lineamientos para la Protección de los Derechos de las Audiencias during her morning press conference. She detailed the three specific grounds under which media outlets could face sanctions under these regulations.

Addressing concerns, Sheinbaum rejected claims that the new rules constitute government censorship, arguing instead that regulation is preferable to censorship. She further asserted that the guidelines aim to strengthen access to information and protect audience rights, noting that the Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Radio y Televisión (CIRT) agreed with the legislation.