Berkeley study questions Mexico rights commission’s record under Rosario Piedra

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  A University of California, Berkeley study questions the record of Mexico’s National Human Rights Commission under its president, Rosario Piedra Ibarra.

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  The study criticizes the commission’s handling of complaints involving the military, including a case alleging Pegasus phone surveillance.

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  It identifies Piedra as a Morena member before her 2019 appointment and notes allegations of irregularities in the Senate vote.

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  A separate report by Centro Prodh says the commission’s institutional capacity deteriorated during Piedra’s 2019-2024 term.

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  The reports cite rising complaints and say many serious-violation recommendations concerned events before the López Obrador administration.

Who

The University of California, Berkeley Human Rights Center and Centro Prodh assessed the CNDH under president Rosario Piedra Ibarra.

What

They questioned the commission’s record and described institutional deterioration and a passive role on key issues.

When

Piedra’s first term ran from 2019 to 2024. El Universal published its report on October 11, 2026.

Where

Mexico.

Why

The reports cite concerns about the commission’s response to alleged human rights violations, including cases involving the armed forces.

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