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Mexican legislative proposals for environmental crimes
Overview
Legislative efforts are underway in Mexico to strengthen environmental protections through criminal penalties. In a federal proposal, Deputy Verónica Martínez García has sought to criminalize ecocide by adding provisions to the Federal Penal Code. This initiative would impose prison sentences of 15 to 30 years and significant fines for actions causing “grave, extensive, or irreversible damage to ecosystems, biodiversity, or environmental services.”
At the state level, Arleth Grimaldo Osorio, a deputy in the State of Mexico, has proposed reforms to classify intentional forest fires as serious crimes. Her initiative suggests prison terms of 10 to 15 years for arsonists, particularly within Protected Natural Areas, and 15 to 20 years for public officials who facilitate illegal land-use changes in burned forests. These state-level proposals aim to prevent the use of fire as a tool for economic interests, such as converting forests into commercial developments.
Entities
Anabell Ávalos Zempoalteca · Arleth Grimaldo Osorio · Federal Penal Code · Verónica Martínez García · Morena
Timeline
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about 5 hours ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesState of Mexico deputy proposes prison terms for forest firesA Morena deputy in the State of Mexico has proposed prison sentences of up to 15 years for intentional forest fires and up to 20 years for officials facilitating illegal land-use changes.
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3 days ago
[POLITICS] 7 sourcesVerónica Martínez proposes criminalizing ecocide in MexicoMexican Deputy Verónica Martínez García has proposed criminalizing ecocide with prison terms of up to 30 years to protect biodiversity and ecosystems from irreversible damage.
Sources
asisucede.com.mx · cn13.tv · elheraldodesaltillo.mx · hojaderutadigital.mx · lajornadaestadodemexico.com · mendozatoday.com.ar · newshidalgo.com.mx · plazajuarez.mx