Mexico's government is pushing a law imposing fines of 2-5% of a broadcaster's total revenue for airing foreign government propaganda. This follows the airing of an anti-immigrant campaign by the US government on Mexican television.
This will significantly impact major networks like Televisa and TV Azteca, potentially incurring millions of pesos in fines. The proposal has been met with disapproval by media companies.
The Secretaría de Gobernación will be in charge of enforcing these fines. The Agencia de Transformación Digital (ATD) will manage the radio frequency spectrum, a significant shift in power from the previously independent Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT).
While the government will oversee adherence to human rights and audience rights, the law emphasizes freedom of expression and editorial freedom for broadcasters. Consumer rights will be protected by the Profeco.