What freedoms do people in Mexico have?

Civil Liberties

• Freedom of the press.
• Child labor.
• LGBT rights.
• Intersex rights.
• Domestic violence.
• Massacres.
• Female Homicide.
• Corruption.

What does the Freedom of Information Act do?

What is the FOIA? Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.

What do you mean by freedom of information?

Freedom of information refers to a citizen’s right to access information that is held by the state. In the United States, the Freedom of Information Act allows for the disclosure of government documents and previously unreleased information that falls under the U.S. government’s control.

Why is freedom of information important in Mexico?

Freedom of Information—with its potential for enhancing the operation of the government, citizen participation, and economic development—is a key marker of the advance of democratic institutions in Mexico. Mexico’s Transparency Law was the most unambiguous achievement in the area of human rights during the Fox presidency.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.

When did the access to Information Law in Mexico take effect?

Mexico’s access to information law ( Ley Federal de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública Gubernamental) was signed by President Vicente Fox on June 10, 2002, and took effect one year later, guaranteeing the public’s right to request and receive information from the federal government.

Why was the freedom law passed in Mexico?

According to Human Rights Watch, passage of the law represented one of the most important human rights achievements accomplished during the government of Vicente Fox. The accomplishment was due in large part to civil society actors who conceived the law and convinced Mexico’s political leadership that it was necessary.