Mexican Congress grants indefinite leaves to two deputies; reviews digital content laws
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexican Congress granted indefinite leaves of absence to Morena deputies Sergio Mayer Bretón and Hugo Eric Flores Cervantes.
- The Congress of Mexico City urged the federal Congress to review laws governing video games and digital content sales.
- The Permanent Commission also received a response regarding the promotion of women's political rights and gender equality.
The Permanent Commission of the Mexican Congress has granted indefinite leaves of absence to two Morena deputies, Sergio Mayer Bretón and Hugo Eric Flores Cervantes. Mayer's leave is effective from August 31, while Flores' begins on September 1.
In parallel, the Board of Directors forwarded a request from the Congress of Mexico City to the Chamber of Deputies. This request urges a review of the legal framework surrounding the commercialization of video games and digital content. The aim is to strengthen consumer protection, particularly concerning the nature, duration, and transferability of digital licenses, as well as access conditions and resale rights.
Additionally, the Commission received a response from the Secretariat of Women regarding a proposal to promote and guarantee the principle of progressivity in human rights. This specifically addresses the political-electoral rights of women, seeking to prevent any legislative or administrative measures that could reverse advancements in substantive equality and political participation.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.