Politicians from Puebla were showered with insults on social media for promoting the Censorship Law

Amid growing popular discontent, the Puebla Congress, controlled by Morena, approved a controversial reform known as the "Censorship Law", promoted by the Morena governor Alejandro Armenta.

Under the pretext of combating "cyberbullying", this law seeks to sanction comments considered offensive on social media, protecting officials from uncomfortable citizen criticism.

The initiative has been harshly questioned by legal experts, activists, and thousands of users. They see it as a crude attempt to silence freedom of expression and shield politicians from growing social rejection.

On the X social network (formerly Twitter), the response was immediate. Dozens of accounts belonging to Morena legislators were flooded with insults, mockery, and complaints from citizens who consider the law an attack on democracy. The attempt to censor only managed to amplify the criticism.

The law's entry into force caused a wave of national outrage that exposed the growing exhaustion of Mexicans with the government.

A law disguised as protection

The reform contemplates punishments for those who make "violent comments" or statements that affect the "emotional integrity" of public officials on digital platforms. Although it is said to aim to prevent digital harassment, its legal ambiguity opens the door to prosecuting any political criticism.

Human rights organizations warn that this law doesn't protect citizens, but exclusively those who hold power.

It is punitive legislation that undermines the right to criticism, criminalizes popular dissent, and sets a dangerous precedent against civil liberties in Mexico.

Citizens respond with irony and outrage

Far from inhibiting criticism, the so-called "Censorship Law" triggered the opposite effect. Thousands of users filled Morena legislators' accounts with sarcasm, memes, and expressions of rejection.

The term "mentadas de madre" reflects the widespread rejection of those who have failed to keep their promises, covered up acts of corruption, and promoted authoritarian laws.

Alejandro Armenta's government is criticized for attempting to silence citizens instead of addressing their legitimate demands. Meanwhile, trust in Morena is weakening, and measures like this only deepen the divide between citizens and rulers.

This censorship disguised as law reveals the true face of a regime that doesn't tolerate criticism and that, instead of listening, seeks to silence by decree.