Next Tuesday, the Law on Free Access to Public Information will come into force and it will force these non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to give information to the citizenry if it is requested.

According to what prensalibre.com published, among these NGOs are "committees, foundations, associations, companies and organizations that manage funds outside the state."

The Committee on Free Access to Information of the Office of Human Rights is responsible for "monitoring, controlling and emitting civil sanctions or criminal penalties" for those who do not comply with the new law.

Source: prensalibre.com

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