The most notable event during the reporting period was the entry into force of Law 7363, which substantially reduces the enabling environment for civil society organisations (CSOs). Enacted in November 2024, it came into force at the end of October 2025 with the passing of its regulatory decree. The law imposes constraints on the autonomy and operational environment of CSOs.
The long-awaited Law on the Protection of Journalists and Human Rights Defenders continues to be delayed, while the Law on the Protection of Personal Data, which restricts freedom of information, has been enacted. Additionally, narratives disparaging CSOs remain prevalent among sectors of the ruling party and are compounded by regressive provisions such as a resolution by the Ministry of Education removing the word “gender” from educational materials. These developments reduce the conditions for inclusive citizen participation, which is further restricted through the previously operational mechanisms being inactive, such as the Executive Committee of the Open Government Partnership Joint Table (OPG). Despite the restricted environment, fragmented experiences of cooperation between CSOs and public bodies continue.
