They weren't happy with the Final Report submitted in May and former members of the People's Constitution Commission met with Prime Minister John Briceno this past Wednesday to raise concerns about it.
The group, which includes representatives from the National Women's Commission, Maya organizations, the LGBTQI+ community, student unions, PSU, BNTU, and others, said the process failed to follow legal procedures, lacked proper evaluation methods, and did not reflect the views of the wider public.
They recommended that a disclaimer be added to the Report, noting it does not reflect the consensus of the Commission. They also called for an extension of the deadline to submit feedback until the end of October, and urged the government to seek expert support from international organizations. Additionally, they proposed that the Attorney General's Ministry review the recommendations, that the Report be made publicly accessible with at least three months for public comment, and that any referendum be clearly worded, transparent, and free from partisanship.
The Prime Minister committed to keeping the group involved in the government's review process.
