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Jail and million-dollar fines for environmental crimes
Deputies approve prison sentences and fines for illegal logging and pollution. The reform now goes to the Senate.
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The Valeria Law classifies stalking as a crime in Mexico
Mexico is moving forward to punish stalking as a federal crime after years of legal vacuum that left victims unprotected.
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Veracruz closes the door to impunity in sexual crimes
The Congress of Veracruz toughens penalties for sexual abuse and harassment, eliminating alternative options for aggressors.
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Stalking could become a federal crime in Mexico
Congress debates making stalking a federal crime after the case of a teacher who was harassed for nine years. They…
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Mexico toughens penalties for sexual harassment and stalking
Deputies approve historic reforms against harassment and stalking, promoted after attack on the president. Will they be enough?
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Senator seeks to punish recruitment of children for drug trafficking
A senator proposes classifying the recruitment of minors by organized crime as a crime, seeking to ensure that they are…
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Chiapas wants to punish forced cohabitation of minors with prison
The Congress of Chiapas proposes prison sentences for those who force minors into informal unions, with greater punishments if they…
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Senate approves General Law against Extortion with penalties of up to 25 years
The new legislation establishes severe penalties and a comprehensive framework to combat this crime, prioritizing the safety of those affected.
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Oaxaca sanctions the use of AI for sexual crimes with prison
Oaxaca puts a legal brake on the creation and dissemination of intimate content manipulated with technology, establishing prison sentences.
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Deputies approve federal law with penalties of up to 42 years for extortion
New federal legislation establishes severe penalties and a comprehensive framework to combat this crime, including up to 42 years in…