The CNDH provided information on how it addresses human rights violations, particularly regarding its communication on the events that occurred in April 2025 at Mongo Prison; the situation of journalists stripped of their nationality in September 2025 on grounds of alleged collusion with foreign powers; and the secret detention of certain political opponents. The CNDH outlined its own efforts and those undertaken by the relevant authorities and noted that it chose not to publicly communicate on certain sensitive cases, opting instead to advise public authorities directly.

The SCA acknowledges that the CNDH is operating in a post-transition context. The SCA notes that the CNDH has not adequately communicated its position in a public manner on pressing human rights issues in a way that promotes the credibility of the institution. NHRIs are required to promote and ensure respect for all human rights, democratic principles, and the strengthening of the rule of law in all circumstances, and without exception. NHRIs are expected to conduct themselves with a heightened level of vigilance and independence.

The CNDH also informed the SCA that, despite its efforts to reinforce institutional awareness on its mandate among certain authorities, it continues to face obstacles in enjoying unfettered access to all places of deprivation of liberty.

Therefore, the SCA encourages the CNDH to further take proactive efforts in the protection and promotion of all human rights, particularly civil and political rights. The SCA also recommends that the CNDH continue to advocate for amendments to its law to provide it with an explicit mandate to conduct unannounced visits to places of deprivation of liberty.

The SCA refers to Paris Principles A.1, A.2, and A.3 and its General Observation 1.2 on ‘Human rights mandate.’