Senate opens consultation on Femicide Law; will receive citizen proposals until August 9

The Mexican Senate has launched a specialized microsite to gather public input on a proposed General Law to Prevent, Investigate, and Punish Femicide.

Laura Itzel Castillo Juárez, president of the Presiding Board, announced that the period for receiving observations and proposals will run from August 1 to August 9. Following this, the collected information will be systematized and reviewed from August 19 to August 25. Prior to the review, dialogue sessions are scheduled for August 18.

The joint commissions for Gender Equality, Justice, and Legislative Studies will then conduct a technical-legal analysis of the initiative throughout August. The resulting draft decree is expected to be ready by the end of August or the beginning of September.

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This proposal aims to provide certainty and order for the functioning of this federal legislative body and promote greater efficiency in the work we do.

This proposed law will be debated during the next ordinary session of Congress, which begins on September 1. The Senate's initiative reflects a commitment to addressing gender-based violence and seeking comprehensive legal frameworks.

In related legislative news, a proposal to issue the first Regulation of the Permanent Commission, signed by over 30 legislators, will be presented on August 5. This initiative aims to provide certainty and order for the functioning of this federal legislative body and enhance the efficiency of its work. Additionally, a message in the Otomi language will be delivered in the Permanent Commission's session, highlighting the recognition of indigenous cultures.

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This exercise that began in the ordinary sessions of the Chamber of Senators and that the Permanent Commission agreed to resume, has managed to promote the recognition of our cultures.