**Sheinbaum Defends Re-election of Piedra Ibarra to CNDH, Dismisses AMLO’s Involvement**
On November 14, 2024, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo spoke out to defend María del Rosario Piedra Ibarra’s re-election as President of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) for a term extending from November 16, 2024, to November 15, 2029. Sheinbaum categorically denied any influence from her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, in the Senate’s decision.
During a morning press conference held at the Palacio Nacional, Sheinbaum criticized interpretations suggesting that López Obrador, from Palenque, Chiapas, directed the decision. She highlighted Piedra Ibarra’s qualifications and her family’s history of being affected by state repression.
“Some suggest that from Palenque, López Obrador is dictating to the senators who will be the President of the CNDH. He has retired from public life and is writing his book,” Sheinbaum stated. “First, let him rest in Palenque peacefully. Second, senators are adults capable of making decisions. Third, respect Rosario. Fourth, strengthen the CNDH. And fifth, it’s no longer like the past, where repression came from the state.”
The President further supported the autonomy of the legislators and rebuffed criticisms, questioning whether the senators are not adults capable of decisions. She noted that Piedra Ibarra’s re-election represents the history and generation impacted by forced disappearances and past state repression.
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**Secondary Article: Challenges Ahead for the CNDH Under Piedra Ibarra**
The re-election of María del Rosario Piedra Ibarra as the head of the National Human Rights Commission has sparked discussions about the future challenges facing the institution. Piedra Ibarra’s leadership will need to address a range of human rights concerns in Mexico, including ongoing issues such as enforced disappearances, violence against journalists, and women’s rights.
Given her background, critics argue that her role will be pivotal in tackling historical state abuses and restoring trust in human rights institutions. Meanwhile, proponents of her tenure emphasize her personal connection to victims of past state repression as a strength in understanding and advocating for human rights.
As the CNDH continues its mission, the new term under Piedra Ibarra promises to focus on increasing collaboration with civil society organizations and ensuring transparency and accountability in defending human rights across the nation.
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