Mexican legislators urge municipalities to improve animal welfare and control

Legislative bodies in the Mexican states of Nuevo León and Guerrero are calling for improved municipal management of animal welfare and public safety related to stray or aggressive animals.

In Nuevo León, the Movimiento Ciudadano caucus has urged the state's 51 municipalities to strengthen their response to reports of stray packs and aggressive animals. Deputy Marisol González Elías highlighted concerns from residents regarding the risks these animals pose to families and pets. The proposal seeks clear communication channels for citizens, professional handling of animal captures by trained personnel and veterinarians, and increased coordination with health authorities to manage rabies vaccinations and zoonosis prevention.

In Guerrero, the State Congress has exhorted its 84 municipalities to create or update local regulations to effectively implement the state's Animal Welfare Law. Deputy Obdulia Naranjo Cabrera noted a significant lag in implementation, citing that only nine municipalities have established animal welfare regulations and only three have operational Municipal Animal Welfare Councils. The initiative emphasizes the need for updated legal frameworks, improved infrastructure for control centers, and better coordination between local governments and animal protection organizations.