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Appointment of Tania Morales Olvera to COPRED

Overview

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada Molina has appointed Tania Morales Olvera as the president of the Council to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination (COPRED) for the 2026-2030 term. The appointment followed a selection process involving the organization’s Consultative Assembly.

Morales Olvera is a lawyer, art historian, and activist recognized for her work defending the rights of transgender and non-binary youth. Her legal background includes securing a federal injunction that allowed a minor to modify their birth certificate to recognize their gender identity. She succeeds Geraldina González de la Vega Hernández, who served as president for eight years.

Upon her appointment, Morales Olvera noted that while legal protections exist, “cultural change is a job that must be done every day” to prevent ongoing discrimination.

Entities

Tania Morales Olvera · Mexico City · Copred · Clara Brugada Molina · Geraldina González de la Vega

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Tania Morales Olvera appointed president of COPRED

    Lawyer and activist Tania Morales Olvera has been appointed president of Mexico City's COPRED for the 2026-2030 term, focusing on human rights and transgender youth advocacy.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Tania Morales appointed head of Mexico City's COPRED

    Tania Morales Olvera has been named the new president of Mexico City's COPRED, succeeding Geraldina González de la Vega to lead efforts against discrimination.

Sources

excelsior.com.mx · mensajepolitico.com · oncenoticias.digital · sdpnoticias.com