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news El Financiero 2026-04-22

Mexican Deputies Pass Reform to Standardize Femicide Law

The Chamber of Deputies approved a reform allowing Congress to establish a national law defining femicide. This initiative, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to standardize criminal definitions and penalties, improve investigation protocols, and combat high levels of impunity regarding violence against women.

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