Mexico City prosecutor calls human rights commission an 'indispensable ally'

Bertha Alcalde Luján, head of the Mexico City Attorney General's Office (FGJ), considers the Mexico City Human Rights Commission (CDHCM) an essential partner. She stated that the commission's role in overseeing the FGJ's actions is crucial for maintaining institutional integrity.

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The Commission is an indispensable ally for the Prosecutor's Office. When we talk about human rights in a city like this, we are talking about institutions that monitor each other, not because they distrust one another, but because that monitoring is precisely what prevents mistakes from being repeated.

Alcalde Luján emphasized that the CDHCM's vigilance is not a sign of distrust but rather a mechanism for mutual accountability. "When we talk about human rights in a city like this, we are talking about institutions that monitor each other, not because they distrust one another, but because that monitoring is precisely what prevents mistakes from being repeated," she explained.

The FGJ views the CDHCM's independent analysis as a strengthening force. Alcalde Luján noted that the commission's ability to identify patterns of problems across multiple cases helps the FGJ recognize and address systemic issues that might otherwise appear as isolated incidents. This process allows for continuous improvement and ensures that deficiencies are corrected.

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The CDHCM's perspective does not weaken the FGJ; on the contrary, it strengthens it because it allows us to identify what might not be right within the Prosecutor's Office.

Dolores González Saravia, president of the CDHCM, presented the commission's 2025 Annual Report on Tuesday, August 18th. The presentation was attended by members of the Mexico City government cabinet. The report details the commission's activities and findings over the past year, underscoring its role in safeguarding human rights within the capital.

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A deficient performance may seem like an isolated error when it is not observed or when it is observed only case by case, but when an independent institution listens to many victims, listens to different cases and finds that the same difficulty is repeated, it can warn of something different.