Background on Skeelo and its Mission
Skeelo, a reading platform, aims to encourage access to top-tier editorial titles, books, and audiobooks. The company operates on a business model that partners with technology firms to ensure free access to titles, aligning with Mexico’s constitutional rights.
Constitutional and Legal Framework
According to Article 4 of the Mexican Constitution, every individual has the right to access culture and enjoy state-provided cultural goods and services. The state is obligated to promote means for cultural dissemination and development, respecting creative freedom in all its forms.
The Fomento para la Lectura y el Libro Law (Reading and Book Promotion Law) in Article 3 emphasizes the promotion of reading and books within constitutional guarantees of writing, editing, and publishing freedom on any subject. The law aims to ensure access to reading and books for the entire population.
Skeelo’s Investment in Mexico
Skeelo plans to invest 200 million pesos in Mexico by 2026, with specific allocations:
- 80 million pesos for acquiring copyrights
- 3,000 titles already available on the platform in Spanish
Rafael Lunes, Skeelo’s co-founder, stated: “We are researching all government social projects, specifically those targeted towards reading. We are in talks with both federal and local governments as they play a crucial role in promoting reading policies.”
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Skeelo? Skeelo is a reading platform that aims to make top-tier editorial titles, books, and audiobooks accessible to readers.
- What is Skeelo’s business model? Skeelo partners with technology firms to ensure free access to titles, aligning with Mexico’s constitutional rights.
- What investments is Skeelo making in Mexico? Skeelo plans to invest 200 million pesos in Mexico by 2026, allocating 80 million pesos for acquiring copyrights and making 3,000 titles available in Spanish.
- Why is Skeelo engaging with governments? Skeelo is researching government social projects, specifically those targeted towards reading and engaging with both federal and local governments to promote reading policies.
