Mexico City, June 18 – The Mexico City Congress, acting as a Permanent Constituent, approved six constitutional reform minutes between February 1 and May 31 of this year. These reforms were sent by either the Chamber of Deputies or the Senate of the Republic, and the Congress convened on five occasions to address them.
Key Reforms Approved by the Mexico City Congress
The approved minutes covered a range of important issues, including:
- Reduction of the working week.
- Limiting so-called “golden pensions.”
- Adjusting the budget for state Congresses and capping salaries for electoral officials.
- Measures to reduce femicides.
- Postponing the election of the Judicial Power.
- Establishing foreign interference as a cause for election nullification.
During the Second Ordinary Period of Sessions of the Second Year of Exercise of the current Legislature, all 66 deputies were summoned on different dates to convene as a Permanent Constituent.
Reduction of the Working Week
On February 26, the minute to reform fractions IV and XI of Apartado A of Article 123 of the Political Constitution of Mexico, concerning the reduction of the working week, was approved unanimously with 59 votes in favor, zero against, and zero abstentions.
This modification will gradually reduce the maximum working week from 48 to 40 hours, aiming to improve the quality of life for workers without reducing salaries or benefits. It also maintains one day of rest for every six days worked and regulates overtime, with a maximum of 12 hours per week.
Limiting “Golden Pensions”
A month later, with 46 votes in favor, zero against, and no abstentions, the minute to reform and add to Article 127 of the Federal Constitution was approved. This reform aims to set a limit on the so-called “golden pensions and retirements” previously received by former officials.
Electoral Reform: “Plan B”
Subsequently, on April 9, the Plenary approved, with 49 votes in favor, 16 against, and zero abstentions, the constitutional reform minute to limit municipal council positions, adjust the budget of the 31 state Congresses, and establish salary limits for electoral officials. This reform is commonly known as “Plan B” of the Electoral Reform.
This reform, sent by the Congress of the Union to local legislative powers, involved modifying articles 115, 116, and 134 of the Federal Political Constitution.
Combating Femicide
On April 21, the capital’s Congress approved, with 50 votes in favor, zero against, and zero abstentions, the minute to modify Article 73 of the Constitution. This minute, submitted by the Chamber of Deputies, allows the Congress of the Union to issue a General Law to combat Femicide.
Postponement of Judicial Power Elections
Finally, on May 29, the minute to reform and add various provisions to the maximum legal instrument was approved. This reform postpones the elections of the Judicial Power from 2027 to 2028, among other aspects. This document was sent by the Senate of the Republic and received 44 votes in favor, 18 against, and zero abstentions in the Legislative Precinct of Donceles.
Election Nullification Due to Foreign Interference
On the same day, another minute was approved to establish a new cause for the nullification of elections in the Constitution, specifically in cases of foreign intervention or interference, by adding an inciso to Base VI of Article 41. This was also sent by the Chamber of Senators and received 43 votes in favor, 17 against, and no abstentions.
The Mexico City Congress continues its legislative work, addressing crucial issues that impact the lives of its citizens and the governance of the region.
Source: https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/comsoc-congreso-cdmx-aprobo-seis-minutas-su-caracter-constituyente-permanente-7608-1.html
