Indigenous groups accuse the INPI of sham consultation on the indigenous peoples law: “Attending does not mean approval”

The Red TDT organization has publicly accused the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI) of conducting a simulated consultation process regarding the proposed General Law of Rights of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples. Critics assert that the proceedings are superficial and emphasize that the mere attendance of community members does not constitute genuine approval of the legislation.

Simultaneously, public healthcare services in Santiago experienced significant disruptions following a 24-hour national strike called by the Dominican Medical College (CMD). The labor action left patients who arrived at public hospitals on Tuesday without their scheduled medical consultations as the suspension of services took effect.