# Mexican Senate consular service proposals > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-senate-consular-service-proposals > Updated: 2026-11-08T00:56:43.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Mexican Senate is considering legislative initiatives to enhance services and protections for citizens living abroad. On November 1, Senator Karina Isabel Ruiz proposed a measure to allow the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs to collaborate with state governments. This would enable consular offices to manage civil registry document corrections through the National Civil Registry Platform, addressing the current lack of formal mechanisms for consulates to process applications, certify documents, or collect fees. The proposal also calls for digital transformation to facilitate administrative procedures using passports or consular IDs. By November 8, the Senate began reviewing a separate proposal from the National Action Party to establish an emergency protocol. This initiative seeks to reform the Law of the Mexican Foreign Service, empowering the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to activate legal, diplomatic, and logistical assistance within 24 hours during crises such as armed conflicts, natural disasters, political instability, or kidnappings. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-08: Mexican Senate reviews emergency protocol for citizens abroad Mexican senators are reviewing a proposal to reform the Foreign Service Law, creating an emergency protocol to provide rapid diplomatic and legal assistance to citizens facing risks abroad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-senate-reviews-emergency-protocol-for-citizens-abroad ### 2026-11-01: Mexican Senator proposes consular assistance for civil registry corrections Senator Karina Isabel Ruiz proposes allowing Mexican consulates to manage and certify civil registry document corrections to assist citizens living abroad. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-senator-proposes-consular-assistance-for-civil-registry-corrections --- Cite as: Mexican Senate consular service proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-senate-consular-service-proposals