Introduction
The Secretariat Technical of Mexico’s Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción (SNA) has been leaderless for three and a half months following Roberto Moreno Herrera’s resignation. The full Comité Ciudadano of this institution is also incomplete, with only three members after six months.
Background on Key Figures
Roberto Moreno Herrera, who recently resigned, was instrumental in the SNA’s operations. His departure has left a void, with the secretariat now without a head and the Comité Ciudadano in disarray. María de la Luz Mijangos Borja, the Fiscalía Especializada en materia de combate a la corrupción fiscal’s head, is reportedly in favor of withdrawing the candidate selection process and starting anew.
The SNA’s Structure
Following the constitutional reform, the SNA was established, replacing the Inai’s head. The SNA now comprises representatives from the Fiscalía Anticorrupción, Auditoría Superior de la Federación, Tribunal Federal de Justicia Administrativa, and the Consejo de la Judicatura Federal.
Current Situation and Controversy
On May 12, Vania Pérez Moreno, president of the Comité de Participación Ciudadana del SNA, called for the integration of a candidate terna to replace Moreno Herrera. The SNA’s legislation grants the president of its Governing Body the authority to present the selected terna by the Comité de Participación Ciudadana.
Mijangos’ Concerns and Denunciation
María de la Luz Mijangos Borja, concerned about potential conflicts of interest, denounced Rafael Martínez Puón, one of the Comité Participación Ciudadana’s three members, for interfering in candidate selection without disclosing his conflict of interest. Martínez Puón, with over two decades of experience in public servant training, currently serves as the academic coordinator at the Instituto Nacional de Administración Pública.
Implications and Potential Impact
The ongoing situation raises questions about the SNA’s functionality and the potential for its dissolution. The controversy surrounding candidate selection and conflicts of interest could undermine public trust in Mexico’s anti-corruption efforts.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the SNA? The Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción (SNA) is Mexico’s national anti-corruption system, established by constitutional reform to coordinate institutional efforts against corruption.
- Who are the key figures involved? Roberto Moreno Herrera, former head of the SNA’s Secretariat Technical, and María de la Luz Mijangos Borja, head of the Fiscalía Especializada en materia de combate a la corrupción fiscal, are central to this situation.
- What is the controversy? The controversy revolves around conflicts of interest in candidate selection for the leaderless SNA Secretariat Technical and the potential dissolution of the anti-corruption system.
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