Mexico adopts new telecom law granting audience rights for radio and TV

Mexico telecom law audience rights CRT public consultation Luisa María Alcalde Luján

The Mexican government announced guidelines for a new telecommunications and broadcasting law aimed at protecting the rights of radio and television audiences. Legal adviser Luisa María Alcalde Luján presented the measures during a morning press conference on 28 July, noting that the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) drafted the rules and opened a public consultation that runs from 27 July to 21 August 2026.

The guidelines make it mandatory for broadcasters – including radio concessionaires, open‑air TV stations, pay‑TV and audio services, and program producers – to provide truthful and timely information, clearly separate news, opinion and advertising (using on‑screen messages or graphics), and allow a right of reply when inaccurate content harms an individual’s image. They also require accessibility provisions such as subtitles, Mexican sign language and inclusive visual representations for people with disabilities. Each concessionaire must adopt an ethical code, establish mechanisms for complaints and appoint an audience defender who acts with impartiality and transparency.

Entities: Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones · Luisa María Alcalde Luján · Mexican government

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[● 2 SOURCES] Broadcasters must adopt an ethical code, establish complaint mechanisms and appoint an audience defender who acts with impartiality and transparency. (f1ad0d9a-f59f-40ca-a86c-a145938b54b3, 68a123c5-37de-47f8-a918-8c71c740a6bd)
[● 2 SOURCES] Audiences have a right of reply to correct false or inaccurate information that harms their image. (f1ad0d9a-f59f-40ca-a86c-a145938b54b3, 68a123c5-37de-47f8-a918-8c71c740a6bd)
[● 2 SOURCES] Broadcasters must clearly distinguish news, opinion and advertising, using visual cues such as on‑screen messages or graphics. (f1ad0d9a-f59f-40ca-a86c-a145938b54b3, 68a123c5-37de-47f8-a918-8c71c740a6bd)
[● 2 SOURCES] Broadcasters must provide truthful and timely information to audiences. (f1ad0d9a-f59f-40ca-a86c-a145938b54b3, 68a123c5-37de-47f8-a918-8c71c740a6bd)
[● 2 SOURCES] The guidelines were drafted by the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT). (f1ad0d9a-f59f-40ca-a86c-a145938b54b3, 68a123c5-37de-47f8-a918-8c71c740a6bd)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Broadcasters must provide accessibility services such as subtitles, Mexican sign language and inclusive visual representations for people with disabilities. (f1ad0d9a-f59f-40ca-a86c-a145938b54b3)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Mexican government presented guidelines for a new telecommunications and broadcasting legislation. (f1ad0d9a-f59f-40ca-a86c-a145938b54b3, 68a123c5-37de-47f8-a918-8c71c740a6bd)
[● 2 SOURCES] The public consultation period runs from 27 July to 21 August 2026. (f1ad0d9a-f59f-40ca-a86c-a145938b54b3, 68a123c5-37de-47f8-a918-8c71c740a6bd)