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community El Financiero 2026-04-16

Lawmakers Propose Including Weight and Body Size in Anti-Discrimination Laws

Movimiento Ciudadano and Deputy Laura Ballesteros proposed legislation to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on body weight and physical appearance. The measure aims to recognize and sanction 'fatphobia' as a form of discrimination, complementing existing constitutional protections.

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