Senate activates bicameral commissions after a year and a half

The report reveals alarming figures

Unicef, ECPAT International and Interpol published the study “Disrupting Harm México”, which indicates that one in eight adolescent Internet users in the country – around 1.6 million – experienced sexual exploitation facilitated by digital technologies for a year.

67% of cases occurred online only, mainly on social networks and platforms. However, violence is not limited to the virtual sphere: in almost two out of every three situations, the victims knew their attackers, who were usually friends, partners or family members.

The report documents serious under-reporting. 32% of victims did not tell anyone what happened out of shame or fear, and less than 1% filed a formal complaint. This reflects normalization and silence around these attacks.

Consequences and call to action

In mental health, the consequences are profound. Those who suffered this type of violence are 15 times more likely to self-harm and 12 times more likely to have thoughts about their own death, compared to those who did not have that experience.

Fernando Carrera, Unicef ​​representative in Mexico, asked to reinforce prevention and responsibility of digital platforms. Lorena Villavicencio Ayala, from SIPINNA, stated that the State must guarantee the safety of girls, boys and adolescents in digital environments.

Strategic alliance between the oil companies of Mexico and Brazil

This Tuesday, Pemex and Petrobras signed a cooperation agreement for exploration and production projects. The agreement was signed in Rio de Janeiro and will be valid for two years. It does not imply joint investments or the creation of a consortium.

The understanding focuses on deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Petrobras will contribute its experience in fields under salt layers, such as the Brazilian pre-salt. Magda Chambriard, president of Petrobras, noted that ignoring the area’s oil wealth would be implausible after years of greater development on the U.S. side. The board sees an opportunity to position the Brazilian company as a strategic partner of Pemex.

For his part, the general director of Pemex, Juan Carlos Carpio Fragoso, stated that the agreement opens new possibilities of collaboration for both companies and their countries. The cooperation also covers refining, petrochemicals, fertilizers, gas processing, energy efficiency and emissions reduction.

The pact occurs in a context of political rapprochement between the governments of Claudia Sheinbaum and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Both seek to strengthen cooperation in strategic sectors, amid geopolitical tensions and the influence of the United States in the region.

They install a commission with a delay of 22 months

The Chamber of Deputies and the Senate installed the Bicameral National Security Commission, 22 months behind schedule. The body will have the task of supervising and exercising parliamentary control over the State’s security policies.

Senator Eugenio Segura Vázquez was appointed president of the commission. In his speech, he noted that the objective is to strengthen the security strategy through closer legislative support. He acknowledged recent progress, but warned that relevant challenges persist.

Segura Vázquez reported that since September 2024 the daily average of homicides has been reduced by 46% and high-impact crimes have fallen by 27%. He also highlighted that the National Guard has about 120 thousand elements. He assured that these results reflect an ongoing strategy, but the work is not finished. The commission must recognize progress, point out pending issues and improve coordination.

The senator announced that the intelligence and investigation axis will be a priority, as it is key in the relationship with the National Intelligence Center. The objective: strengthen parliamentary control without losing sight of the country’s structural challenges.