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Transparent access to decision-making

Is there any law recognising the right to free prior informed consultation?

No, the Congress approved the Law of Consultation of Indigenous Peoples, but this was commented on by the President of the Republic and the President of the Cabinet (the Executive) by virtue of their constitutional power to observe all or part of a law approved by the Congress. These comments are in contradiction of what was established in ILO Convention 169 about indigenous peoples and tribes, nonetheless the Congress approved all of the Executive’s observations. To date, the bill is in Congress waiting to be submitted to a new vote.