Deputies Applaud Promulgation of Care Law in Mexico City; Royfid Torres Notes Construction Task Has Just Begun
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Deputies celebrated the promulgation of the Care Law in Mexico City.
- The law's construction involved dialogue among political parties, the government, and civil society.
- A PAN deputy noted that the work on implementing the law is just beginning.
Lawmakers in Mexico City have applauded the promulgation of the new Care Law, hailing it as a significant achievement for social welfare. The law aims to establish a comprehensive system for care services within the capital, addressing the needs of various vulnerable populations.
Deputies highlighted the collaborative process that led to the law's creation. "There was dialogue among political forces, the government, organizations, specialists, and collectives, and that allowed, among all of us, to build a better law," stated PAN deputy Andrรฉs Atayde. This inclusive approach is seen as crucial to the law's potential success.
However, the promulgation marks only the beginning of the journey. Royfid Torres, another deputy, emphasized that the task of constructing and implementing the law has just started. This suggests that the focus will now shift to the practicalities of establishing and operating the care services envisioned by the legislation, ensuring its effective rollout across Mexico City.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.