Transparency Law Consulting

Navigate Mexico’s transparency landscape with expert guidance under the Ley General de Transparencia and proven strategies.

🏛️ What I Offer

Access to Information Strategy

  • Request Drafting: Craft precise, effective access to information requests
  • Legal Analysis: Navigate LGT, LFTAIP, and local transparency laws
  • Recurso de Revisión: Handle denials and administrative appeals
  • Timeline Management: Optimize request timing and follow-up within legal deadlines

Data Analysis & Visualization

  • Public Data Mining: Extract insights from government databases
  • Statistical Analysis: Identify patterns and anomalies in public spending
  • Interactive Dashboards: Create compelling visualizations
  • Report Generation: Professional analysis reports

Government Accountability Research

  • Contract Analysis: Examine public procurement processes
  • Budget Transparency: Analyze government spending patterns
  • Compliance Monitoring: Track transparency law adherence
  • Comparative Studies: Benchmark across different entities

Training & Workshops

  • Access Training: Educate teams on effective information request strategies
  • Legal Workshops: Understanding your rights under Mexican transparency law
  • Data Literacy: How to interpret government data and public accounts
  • Advocacy Strategy: Building effective transparency campaigns within legal framework

📈 My Track Record

Successful Cases

108 Million Investigation - Exposed communication spending in Sonora

  • Analyzed 6 years of public contracts
  • Created interactive visualizations
  • Generated significant media coverage

Congressional Diet Analysis - Transparency in legislative compensation

  • Compiled comprehensive database
  • Identified spending patterns
  • Produced actionable insights

Direct Procurement Study - 6-year analysis of non-competitive contracts

  • Processed thousands of contract records
  • Statistical analysis and trend identification
  • Policy recommendations

🔍 Expertise Areas

  • Federal Level: LGT, LFTAIP transparency requirements
  • State Level: Local transparency laws (Sonora specialty)
  • Municipal: Local government transparency obligations
  • Appeals Process: Recurso de Revisión and amparo procedures

Data Sources

  • PNT (Plataforma Nacional de Transparencia): National transparency platform navigation
  • Local Platforms: State and municipal transparency systems
  • Procurement: CompraNet and local procurement systems
  • Financial: Cuenta Pública analysis and budget transparency

Technologies

  • Data Processing: Python, R, SQL for large datasets
  • Visualization: Interactive dashboards and charts
  • Databases: Government data extraction and processing
  • Research Tools: Academic and investigative methodologies

💼 Service Offerings

Individual Request Support

  • Request strategy and drafting (Spanish)
  • PNT submission and follow-up
  • Recurso de Revisión support if needed
  • Final report delivery

Research Project

  • Comprehensive research design
  • Multiple access to information requests coordination
  • Data analysis and visualization
  • Final report with recommendations

Training Workshop

  • Customized training materials
  • Interactive workshop sessions
  • Practical exercises
  • Follow-up support

Consulting Services

  • Ongoing transparency strategy
  • Regular request management
  • Data monitoring and alerts
  • Analysis reports and insights

🎯 Who I Help

  • Journalists: Investigative reporting support
  • NGOs: Advocacy and accountability campaigns
  • Researchers: Academic transparency studies
  • Citizens: Personal transparency requests
  • Organizations: Corporate compliance and due diligence

🌟 Why Work With Me?

  • Proven Results: Years of successful FOIA campaigns
  • Technical Skills: Combine legal knowledge with data analysis
  • Local Expertise: Deep understanding of Mexican systems
  • Bilingual: Fluent communication in English and Spanish
  • Network: Established relationships with transparency advocates

📞 Start Your Transparency Journey

Free consultation to assess your transparency needs and discuss the best approach for your goals.

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All services comply with Mexican transparency laws and ethical guidelines.