Mexican Congress advances child‑rights measures on health, education and protection
Deputy Jesús Daniel Razo Córdova (Morena) presented a reform to guarantee priority access to existing social programs for children orphaned by femicide in Baja California, where femicides rose 60 % in 2024. The proposal seeks automatic eligibility for scholarships, food assistance, transport, medical care and psychological support without creating new budget items.
Deputy José Guillermo Anaya Llamas (PAN) introduced an initiative to enshrine the right to comprehensive mental‑health care for children and adolescents in the General Law on the Rights of Girls, Boys and Adolescents. It calls for free, accessible services, preventive education, crisis‑response teams, stigma‑reduction campaigns and multidisciplinary research.
Deputy Lauro Torres (Sinaloa) proposed the creation of digital libraries in rural communities to narrow the learning gap, offering updated educational materials and technology tools to thousands of students. He said, “Las bibliotecas digitales permitirían que más estudiantes tengan acceso a información, materiales educativos y herramientas tecnológicas que fortalezcan su aprendizaje.”
The 2026 Parliament Infantil opened with a “Panel for Children” in the Chamber of Deputies, receiving 317 proposals from across the federation. Leaders stressed children’s participation in public life and announced working groups with the DIF, SIPINNA and other agencies to shape forthcoming legislation.