Mexico City Congress to Review Proposal for Inclusive Civil Protection Protocol for Persons with Disabilities
Mexico City, February 3, 2026 – Deputy Patricia Urriza Arellano has submitted a proposal to the Mexico City Congress advocating for an inclusive civil protection protocol specifically designed for persons with disabilities. The initiative, which seeks to address their unique needs during emergencies, has been forwarded to the relevant committees for further analysis and dictamination.
The proposal, presented as a Point of Agreement by the Movimiento Ciudadano parliamentary group member, urges the Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection to develop, implement, and disseminate this crucial protocol. The primary objective is to enhance prevention, attention, and response efforts in emergency situations, thereby ensuring accessibility, inclusion, and protection for all persons with disabilities.
Addressing Specific Needs in a Vulnerable City
Mexico City, according to its Risk Atlas, is highly susceptible to various natural disasters. These include potential cracking zones in the east, subsidence primarily in the northeast (ranging from zero to 30 centimeters annually), recurrent earthquakes affecting nearly the entire national territory, and widespread floods and waterlogging that pose risks to mobility and physical integrity.
In light of these diverse risks and conditions, Deputy Urriza Arellano’s proposal aims to establish a civil protection protocol for Mexico City that is inclusive, human rights-focused, and capable of addressing the differentiated needs of persons with disabilities during emergencies. This approach recognizes that standard emergency procedures may not adequately serve individuals with varying disabilities.
The Point of Agreement has been officially referred by the Board of Directors to the United Committees on Inclusion, Social Welfare and Enforceability of Social Rights, and Human Rights for comprehensive discussion and review.
Other Legislative Activities in the Congress
The Mexico City Congress has been active on several other fronts. Recent proposals include:
- Alcoholimeters in Establishments: A proposal on February 3, 2026, suggesting that establishments with zonal or neighborhood impact should have alcoholimeters.
- Green Areas in Commercial Establishments: On February 2, 2026, a proposal was made to require commercial establishments to integrate green areas into their spaces.
- Substantive Equality and Economic Autonomy for Women: A reform was promoted on February 2, 2026, focusing on substantive equality and economic autonomy for women.
- Protection of Pulque: On February 1, 2026, an initiative was presented to recognize and protect pulque as a living tradition.
These legislative efforts underscore the Congress’s commitment to addressing a wide range of social, environmental, and public safety issues within Mexico City.
Source: https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/comsoc-buscan-impulsar-protocolo-proteccion-civil-dirigido-personas-con-discapacidad-cdmx-7023-1.html
