# Legislative developments in Mexico and Peru > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legislative-developments-in-mexico-and-peru > Updated: 2026-10-30T18:55:09.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Legislative activity in Mexico and Peru has focused on criminal law and regulatory reforms. In Mexico, the Chamber of Deputies approved a report to establish “sports corruption” as a crime, proposing prison sentences of 2 to 12 years for those influencing competition results. Additionally, a federal initiative was presented to increase penalties for the crime of dispossession, seeking to raise prison sentences from a maximum of five years to a range of six to ten years, with increased fines for public officials involved. In Peru, parliamentary actions have addressed both ethics and NGO regulations. The Ethics Commission recommended a 120-day suspension for Deputy Julián Pérez Mallqui following allegations of violence, while also approving investigations into irregular hiring practices. Furthermore, members of the Buen Gobierno parliamentary group have proposed Bill No. 676-2026 to repeal the “Anti-NGO Law,” which currently restricts non-governmental organizations from using international funding for legal actions against the state. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Legislative initiatives proposed in Peru and Mexico Peruvian lawmakers seek to repeal the “Anti-NGO Law” to protect legal funding, while Mexican deputies propose harsher penalties for the crime of dispossession. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legislative-initiatives-proposed-in-peru-and-mexico ### 2026-10-20: Legislative developments in Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, and Argentina Legislative updates include Mexico's proposed sports corruption laws, Peru's suspension of Deputy Pérez Mallqui, Costa Rica's investigation into Ariel Robles, and corruption allegations in Argentina. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legislative-developments-in-mexico-peru-costa-rica-and-argentina --- Cite as: Legislative developments in Mexico and Peru. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legislative-developments-in-mexico-and-peru