Senator Agustín Dorantes social media safety advocacy

Senator Agustín Dorantes Lámbarri has been advocating for increased protections for minors regarding social media and electronic device usage in Querétaro, Mexico.

In mid-October, Dorantes met with parents at the CECyTEQ campus to discuss risks such as screen addiction, mental health issues, and exposure to violence or organized crime. He highlighted the Ley Kuri as a local measure for regulating device use in schools and pledged to coordinate with authorities on campus infrastructure improvements.

By late October, the senator continued his advocacy at the Contigo Aprendemos 2026 forum. He emphasized that protection should involve empowering parents to monitor usage and set boundaries rather than focusing solely on prohibition. He noted that while federal discussions on regulating social media and artificial intelligence are ongoing, regional efforts like the Ley Kuri are already active.

In late October, the advocacy gained broader institutional support. Fourteen scientific and medical societies endorsed a decalogue to protect children from digital environments, which recommends zero screen time before age six and strict limits for older children. Alongside Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas, Senator Dorantes has highlighted critical risks in cyberspace, including privacy violations, social media violence, and forced recruitment for crimes. Legislators are now calling for greater inclusion of youth voices in digital policy and the implementation of measures to regulate smartphone use in schools.