In a recent development, the phone numbers of Mexico's president's eldest son, the presidential candidate of the governing party, and other party members were leaked on social media, leading to a series of threats and insults directed at them. The president's son expressed concern over the safety of his family due to this breach of privacy.
This incident followed President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's disclosure of a reporter's phone number from The New York Times, in response to an article about alleged ties to drug traffickers. The president denied the accusations and criticized the media outlet for its reporting.
The leaked phone numbers resulted in offensive calls and messages being received by the affected individuals, prompting condemnation from the National Institute of Transparency in Mexico. The agency emphasized the importance of protecting personal data and ensuring privacy rights for all citizens.
Despite local regulations on data protection, President López Obrador defended his actions, citing moral and political authority as justification for disclosing the reporter's number. However, this stance was met with criticism from the transparency agency, which reminded the president that no one is above the law in Mexico.
The incident has sparked a debate on privacy rights and the responsibilities of public officials in handling sensitive information. The president's proposal to eliminate autonomous agencies, including the National Institute of Transparency, has further fueled the discussion on data protection and accountability in the country.
As the situation unfolds, concerns remain about the implications of such privacy breaches and the need for stronger safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal information.
