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Initiative in San Lázaro against automatic cancellations

Federal deputy Rubén Moreira Valdez presented an initiative to modify the Civil Aviation Law. The proposal seeks to prevent airlines from automatically canceling return or connecting flights when a passenger does not board the first leg of an already paid itinerary.

The coordinator of the PRI bench explained that this practice affects thousands of users for reasons beyond their control: family emergencies, health problems, delays in other transportation or unexpected changes. Missing their initial flight, they discover that their remaining tickets have been cancelled.

“Currently the law allows airlines to cancel subsequent segments if the passenger does not inform within the first 24 hours that they will use the remaining flights,” Moreira Valdez said. “This condition is little known and forces many to buy new tickets at high prices.”

The proposal establishes that airlines must respect the validity of all contracted flights. They may only cancel a section when the passenger expressly states that they will no longer use it. This seeks to eliminate the burden that falls on travelers today.

The legislator assured that the reform would strengthen consumer rights and generate a more balanced relationship between passengers and airlines. It would also provide greater certainty and avoid additional expenses for a practice that, he considered, harms those who have already paid for the service.

The initiative was turned over to the Transportation Commission for analysis. If approved, airlines will have to adjust their cancellation policies.

New INE controls

The General Council of the National Electoral Institute (INE) prepares an oversight proposal for the 2026-2027 process. It seeks to establish greater controls over political parties that have already started internal processes to define candidacies.

The measure aims to regulate activities of candidates that, although they are presented as internal exercises, could constitute anticipated campaign events. The electoral body demands more transparency about the resources used in meetings, assemblies and promotional events.

Until now, the only restriction in force for those seeking a candidacy is to avoid direct calls to vote in their favor, according to resolutions of the Superior Chamber of the TEPJF of 2023. But the INE considers it necessary to expand surveillance due to the early start of partisan activities towards the 2027 elections, where various positions will be renewed.

Obligations and sanctions

The proposal establishes that applicants must inform the institute of the origin and destination of the resources used during internal activities. The objective is to avoid irregular financing or undue advantages.

Those who fail to comply could face sanctions and even lose the right to participate as candidates, if it is proven that they used resources without reporting them. With these measures, the INE seeks to guarantee equitable conditions between the parties and strengthen transparency before the formal start of the campaigns.

Housing for Wellbeing: 1.8 million new homes

From Gómez Palacio, Durango, President Claudia Sheinbaum explained that her administration will build 1.8 million homes, provide 1.8 million supports for home improvement and grant one million deeds. In addition, 5.1 million unpayable loans will be restructured. Everything is part of the Housing for Wellbeing program, which seeks to benefit 11.5 million families throughout the six-year period.

Sheinbaum contrasted this policy with the past: “Before they built 40 m² houses, without services, without transportation. Now they will be at least 60 m², with all services and close to schools and hospitals.”

The director of Infonavit, Octavio Romero, specified that in Durango alone the goal is 25 thousand homes, with an investment of more than 15 billion pesos. At the national level, the institute already has 500 thousand houses contracted, 40% of its goal of 1.2 million.

Women’s Welfare Pension: a right, not a gift

In Río Grande, Zacatecas, the president stressed that the Women’s Welfare Pension is a right for all Mexican women when they turn 60. “It is not a gift, it is a right,” he stated. The program applies to all 32 entities.

Sheinbaum reiterated his support for Mexicans in the United States, whom he called “heroes and heroines of the homeland.” He also highlighted other social programs such as the Benito Juárez scholarship, Rita Cetina, Young People Building the Future and Sowing Life.

The governor of Durango, Esteban Villegas, offered his support and asked for national unity in the face of current challenges.”