Michoacán and other Mexican states pass laws to protect children online and recognize digital rights

The Congress of Sonora approved a point of agreement urging the federal Congress to update the constitution and several federal statutes—including the Telecommunications Law, the General Law on the Rights of Children and Adolescents, and the Data Protection Law—to address online risks such as cyber‑bullying, sextortion, AI‑generated image manipulation and data breaches.

In Michoacán, the state legislature reformed the state Children’s Rights Law to strengthen the State DIF system, mandating at least two annual training sessions for municipal DIF offices and enhancing coordination with public, private and civil‑society entities to safeguard the wellbeing of minors.

A Puebla deputy introduced a proposal to create a specialized unit within the State Victims’ Assistance Directorate to provide comprehensive legal, medical, psychological, educational and nutritional services to children who are indirect victims of crimes, anchored in the principle of the child’s best interest.

The Puebla legislature also approved an amendment to the State Family Code requiring video recording of family‑court hearings involving minors, aiming to prevent re‑victimisation and ensure data‑privacy safeguards.

In addition, the Michoacán Congress passed a reform to the State Mobility and Road Safety Law that gives full legal validity to digitally issued driver’s licences and vehicle registration cards, reinforcing the state’s broader push toward digital public services.