Legal Protection of the Freedom of Expression in Mexico During the Alternation: Progress with No Results

This chapter reviews the conditions of protection of freedom of expression in the context of two decades of partisan alternation in Mexico. In evaluative terms, three elements of analysis are considered: (1) advances in legislation, (2) real conditions of the exercise of freedom of expression, and (3) approaches from the local space. The method of analysis consists of the documentary review in contrast to data on the risks of exercising freedom of expression in Mexico. The results show an intense legislative and public policy adaptation; however, the available data shows that the implementation of these mechanisms has not been significant in the face of permanent problems with fatal consequences.