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Paola Rojas calls for authentic citizen participation to avoid being labeled as bots after appearing on Luisa Maria Alcalde's list.

Paola Rojas, a prominent Mexican journalist, has requested that her supporters identify themselves publicly to ensure they are not mistaken for bots on social media. This request follows the controversy surrounding the 'digital ecosystem' list presented by Luisa Maria Alcalde, the Legal Adviser to the Presidency. While the administration defended the list as an analysis of how messages against the government are amplified, critics argue it functions as a crude blacklist of those who are uncomfortable with the government's criticisms. The list includes various media outlets, organizations, and opposition politicians. Critics suggest that the lack of transparency and the emergence of new legal threats indicate a sustained policy of designation that may lead to greater control over public expression. Paola Rojas reflected on the consequences of this exposure for press freedom in Mexico during her morning news program on Imagen TV, highlighting the importance of authentic citizen participation in the current political climate.

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