Mexico's Congress urges action against foreign interference and disinformation

Mexico's Congress has approved a resolution calling on the Foreign Ministry (SRE), the National Electoral Institute (INE), and the Federal Judicial Power to take measures against potential foreign interference. The resolution specifically targets digital disinformation campaigns, external political and media financing, information manipulation, and the political use of foreign accusations that could undermine national sovereignty.

Promoted by Morena senator Manuel Huerta Ladrón de Guevara, the measure emphasizes the need to protect Mexico's national sovereignty, democratic stability, and the people's self-determination. The INE and the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judicial Power are urged to maintain surveillance and preventive measures against schemes involving foreign financing, covert propaganda, digital manipulation, or intervention.

The arguments supporting the resolution point to Mexico's current political landscape, characterized by intense political, media, and geopolitical disputes. It notes that national sovereignty is increasingly threatened not only by traditional diplomatic and economic pressures but also by indirect mechanisms such as digital disinformation. The country is also exposed to opaque financing of communication strategies, the political exploitation of foreign accusations, international media pressure, and the potential involvement of private interests linked to technology platforms, consulting firms, or transnational communication networks.

The resolution warns that these forms of communication often masquerade as public opinion, journalism, digital activism, international analysis, or security cooperation. However, their true aim is to weaken democratic institutions and legitimately elected governments. The measure, supported by Morena and its allies, seeks to fortify Mexico's defenses against these evolving threats.