Playa del Carmen, Mexico — Local deputy Lili Mis, president of the Human Rights Commission in Quintana Roo’s XVII Legislature, confirmed that efforts are underway to criminalize transfeminicide in the state, a longstanding demand of the LGBTTTIQ+ community.
Coordinated Legislative Efforts
Mis emphasized that the initiative is not limited to the state level but is part of a broader agenda coordinated with federal authorities, including President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration. During Pride Month activities in June, advocacy groups and activists renewed calls for legislation addressing violence against transgender women, citing documented cases.
Currently, only Mexico City and the State of Mexico classify transfeminicide as a distinct crime in their penal codes.
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Investigations Underway
In Playa del Carmen, Mis noted that two active investigations involve potential transfeminicide cases. She urged patience as the legislative proposal is finalized, detailing the legal protections it aims to establish. The process, she clarified, involves collaboration across government levels and civil society, with formal legislative review expected in the coming months.
The deputy did not specify a timeline for the bill’s introduction or passage.
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