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The Mexican Women Who Changed History
The text chronicles the long struggle for women's suffrage in Mexico. Despite early setbacks, feminist organizations persisted, using various tactics to pressure the government.
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The Law That Recognized Animals as Sentient Beings
Mexico City’s new animal welfare law recognizes animals as sentient beings and protects their rights. It includes provisions for dignified treatment, even in scientific research.
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The National Guard, Part Army, Part Police, All Confusion?
The Constitutional Points Commission approved reforms to place the National Guard under the Secretariat of National Defense, making it part of the permanent Armed Forces. This decision has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it militarizes public security.
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How to Turn Votes into More Seats than You Can Shake a Stick At
As the LXVI Legislature approaches, controversy swirls around the ruling party's claimed 74.4% control, announced by Segob before final results. Critics argue this oversteps legal bounds and misinterprets constitutional limits on overrepresentation, raising fairness concerns about coalition power.
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The House That Built a Nation... And Its International Reputation
The Chamber of Deputies of Mexico is a global leader in parliamentary diplomacy. Through its active participation in international forums, the Chamber has become a model for other nations in terms of gender parity, inclusivity, and innovative legislative practices.
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Silence is Golden, Unless You're Making a Motion
The parliamentary motion is a procedural tool used to interrupt a speaker, object to a matter, or modify a decision. Various types of motions exist, including order, attachment to the subject, questioning, illustration, rectification, and suspension.
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Mexico's Financial Challenges Debt-initely Not a Joke
Mexico's debt, though significant, is manageable due to its ability to pay. The country's debt history dates back to the 19th century. Today, most of its debt is domestic, and it employs strategies like refinancing to reduce external debt.
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Mexico Exporting Brains, Importing Problems
The brain drain from Mexico is a complex issue driven by economic disparities, educational policies, and systemic failures. Despite government efforts to invest in higher education, many talented individuals leave the country due to a lack of opportunities and inadequate compensation.
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A Kernel of Truth in Mexico's Stand Against GMO Corn
Mexico's Constitutional Points Commission has approved reforms to ensure GMO-free corn cultivation. The amendments aim to protect traditional farming practices, address concerns about human health and environmental risks, and promote sustainable agriculture.
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Joule Be Concerned? Mexico's Energy Future
The proposed reforms aim to strengthen the state's control over Mexico's energy sector, prioritize public ownership, and lower electricity prices. The government seeks to ensure energy security, self-sufficiency, and a more equitable distribution of resources.
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Jailbreak for Justice? Mexico Expands Pre-Trial Detention
Mexico expands pretrial detention to include extortion, drug trafficking, tax fraud, and smuggling. The reform aims to combat crime but raises concerns about human rights violations.
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Mexican Constitution Gets a Vape-Free Makeover
Mexico's Constitutional Points Commission approved a ban on vaping and fentanyl, prioritizing health over economic interests. The measure prohibits production, distribution, and sale of these substances, with strict regulations for enforcement and legal adjustments.
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How Kamala Harris is Transforming the 2024 U.S. Presidential Race
Joe Biden's late withdrawal from the 2024 U.S. presidential race boosts Kamala Harris's candidacy, marking a shift in the election. Her campaign is expected to energize voters, especially minorities, and impact U.S.-Mexico relations.
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Chamber of Deputies Approves Historic Reform for Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Communities
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a reform to Article 2 of the Constitution, recognizing indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples as subjects of public law with legal rights, autonomy, and assets.
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New Legislation Ties Minimum Wage to Inflation in Mexico
The Constitutional Affairs Committee approved a reform to Article 123 of Mexico's Constitution, ensuring minimum wages cannot be below inflation and barring their use for other purposes. The reform also mandates average IMSS salaries for key public professions.
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Mexico's Youth to Get Paid for Pursuing Job Skills
The Constitutional Points Commission approved a measure to amend Article 123 of Mexico's Constitution, providing monthly economic support equivalent to one minimum wage to unemployed young people aged eighteen to twenty-nine for job training.