Quintana Roo Congress Approves Reforms for Women’s Rights, Justice, and Environment

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The state Congress approved a package of reforms on Monday aimed at strengthening gender equality, combating violence against women, and updating environmental and notarial laws.

During the 31st ordinary session, lawmakers approved changes to the Law on Women’s Access to a Life Free of Violence, consolidating mechanisms for prevention and attention to violence in the state.

In a cross-cutting approach, the legislature also approved amendments to the Notarial Law and the Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection Law to incorporate a gender perspective and ensure parity in public faith and environmental policies.

On institutional modernization, deputies approved an addition to Article 680 of the state Civil Code to strengthen protection of citizens’ civil rights.

In infrastructure and internal order, two measures were addressed: an addition to Article 14 of the Public Works and Related Services Law to strengthen state processes, and reforms to Articles 80 and 84 of the Organic Law of the Legislative Power to streamline congressional work.

Additionally, eight reform initiatives on electoral matters, mobility, justice, accountability, and the environment were sent to committees for review.