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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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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.
Business
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Business
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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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.
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Constitutional reform approved to grant workers access to affordable housing through the National Housing Fund. The fund will provide credits, build housing, and offer social rental options with purchase rights after 10 years.
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The Mexican Constitutional Affairs Committee approved reforms to ensure public servant salaries, including judges and magistrates, do not exceed the President's. The amendments aim for transparency, austerity, and efficient public resource management.
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Mexico is reviving passenger rail service. The government will reclaim control of railways, prioritizing passenger transportation over freight. Private companies can still participate, but public service takes precedence.
Indigenous
Deputy Christian Joaquín Sánchez Sánchez (PVEM) proposes reforms to the Law on Public Works, mandating indigenous participation and prior consultation in public works projects.