The law exists, but inclusion for autism does not reach

A Senate report reveals the gap between the law and reality for people with autism in Mexico.

The harsh reality behind World Autism Day

Another April 2nd, another official speech on awareness. While politicians take the photo, in Mexico some 400,000 people under 18 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) wait for the promises to materialize.

Senator Emmanuel Reyes admitted it with that bureaucratic elegance that fascinates me so much: the problem is no longer the norm, it is the implementation. Translation: we have had a nice law since 2015 that no one applies well.

“The main challenge today is not only regulatory, but effective implementation and institutional coordination,” said the senator.

There it is. The official confession. The General Law for the Care and Protection of People with Autism Spectrum Conditions exists on paper. It guarantees timely diagnosis, inclusive education, labor integration. It sounds wonderful until you try to access those rights.

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The WHO defines autism as a diverse set of conditions. This diversity requires complex and personalized public responses. What we have are institutions that pass the buck while families navigate a labyrinth with no exit on their own.

One in every 115 Mexican children has ASD. That statistic should be a permanent health and social emergency call, not a fact to be mentioned once a year.

Historical memory is cruel with these cases. Do you remember how many progressive laws have died on the altar of poor execution? This could be next if we continue to applaud the intentions and ignore the results.

True inclusion is not decreed, it is built day by day with resources, training and real political will. So far, we’ve only seen the first.

Joint operation against hydrocarbon spill in the Pánuco River

Federal and state authorities coordinate actions to contain a hydrocarbon spill in the Pánuco River.

Joint operation against hydrocarbon spill in the Pánuco River

Authorities from the three levels of government implemented a scheme of coordinated actions to address a hydrocarbon spill with sediment located on the side of the Pánuco River. The Secretary of the Navy leads the work.

The working meeting was chaired by Vice Admiral Fernando Rodríguez Cuevas, commander of the First Naval Zone. At the meeting, operational lines were defined to contain the material, identify its origin and evaluate, through technical studies, the possible ecological damage. The corresponding sanctions will also be determined under current environmental regulations.

The Secretary of Urban Development and Environment, Karl Heinz Becker Hernández, expressed the commitment of the State Government, led by Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya, to resolve the contingency. SEDUMA and the Environmental and Urban Attorney’s Office will maintain a permanent communication channel with the Federation.

Sampling will be carried out to analyze the permissible limits of the product found before establishing formal responsibilities. The actions seek not only to contain the stain, but also to evaluate the environmental impact on the Pánuco River ecosystem and protect public health.

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Gas stations closed in Oaxaca due to teacher protest

Six gas stations closed in Oaxaca due to lack of fuel after a teachers' blockade.

Impact of protests on supply

At least six gas stations in the city of Oaxaca and its metropolitan area closed this day due to lack of fuel. At other stations, long lines of vehicles formed. Some only offered premium or regular gasoline.

Station employees explained that the cause is the blockade of Pemex storage and dispatch facilities by teachers from Section 22 of the SNTE. However, they pointed out that in the afternoon or evening, when the plant is released, the supply resumes. They ruled out a general shortage.

The seizure of the storage plant in Santa María El Tule—30 minutes from the Oaxacan capital—is part of the indefinite work stoppage of the teachers. Teachers have halted operations for a few hours each day for the past two weeks.

Among the stations that stopped operating are the Mictlan Gas Station, on federal highway 190; the Bautista Gas Station, in Santa María Ixcotel; and Combustibles Hersa de Oaxaca, in Santa Cruz Amilpas. Later they closed the Ferche Gas Gas Station, in front of the baseball stadium; the G500 on Ferrocarril Avenue, and one on Calzada Porfirio Díaz.

Additional reports indicate that up to 17 service stations were affected by a lack of fuel.

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Telephone line registration: steps and warning about fake calls

Users warn about misleading calls. Companies do not carry out telephone verifications.

Mandatory registration of telephone lines: how and until when?

The Federal Government launched a mandatory registration of telephone lines to reinforce security and reduce extortion and fraud. The procedure associates each number with the identity of its owner through the CURP and a current official identification.

The deadline is June 30. Those who do not comply could face restrictions on service.

Steps to complete registration

It can be done online or physically in the operators’ branches. For the digital procedure:

  • Enter your company’s portal with your CURP and an official identification at hand.
  • Take a photo of your credential on both sides.
  • Validate your identity using your cell phone camera and following the on-screen instructions.
  • You will receive a confirmation message. Ready.

Caution against suspicious calls

In the midst of the controversy, some users reported calls of a supposed verification. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) clarified that companies do not make confirmation calls for this procedure.

If you receive one, do not provide personal information. The authority is available to resolve questions about the process. They recommend using only the official channels of each operator.

The registry seeks to protect user accounts. There is little time left to fulfill the requirement.

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