PAN legislators propose new security and firearm regulations in Mexico

Members of the National Action Party (PAN) have introduced separate legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety and support for security forces in Mexico.

In Tamaulipas, Deputy Gerardo Peña Flores proposed an amendment to Article 76 of the state Public Security Law. The initiative seeks to create a liquid contingency fund to provide immediate financial assistance to police officers injured in the line of duty or to the families of those killed while serving. The proposal aims to eliminate lengthy bureaucratic processes that currently delay support for affected officers and their relatives.

In the State of Mexico, Deputy Anuar Azar Figueroa presented the National Agreement for Citizen Security and Self-Defense. This proposal seeks to regulate firearm possession for individuals who pass strict controls, including psychological exams, mandatory training, and criminal background checks. The initiative includes a ballistic fingerprint registry to ensure accountability and intends to undergo discussions in various state congresses, including Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, and Chihuahua, to refine reforms to the Federal Law on Firearms and Explosives.