Introduction to Ricardo Monreal Ávila and His Role
Ricardo Monreal Ávila, the president of the Coordination Board of the Chamber of Deputies (Jucopo), announced that the analysis of the reform regarding revocation of mandate will be carried out until the following year. Monreal aims to avoid rushing the discussion and ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the revocation process among Mexican society.
Revocación de Mandato Reform Timeline
Monreal stated that the reform, proposed by Diputado Ramírez Cuéllar, could be presented at the end of the year or wait until the second legislative period beginning on February 1st. He emphasized that the Comisión de Puntos Constitucionales, chaired by Diputado Leonel Godoy Rangel (Morena), will review the mechanism for a more extensive discussion on revocation of mandate during the remaining weeks of 2023.
Water Law: A Delicate Matter
In another matter, Monreal highlighted the Ley General de Aguas (General Water Law) as a priority topic in the coming weeks. The Comisión de Recursos Hidráulicos, Agua Potable y Saneamiento aims to broaden the discussion and hear from various stakeholders, including farmers, ranchers, miners, and industrialists.
Monreal acknowledged the sensitivity surrounding water rights, emphasizing the need to carefully legislate on this multifaceted issue without infringing upon existing rights of producers, farmers, ejido members, and small landowners.
Installation of the Ethics Committee
Monreal also addressed the delayed installation of the Comité de Ética, which finally took place with Morena holding the majority. The committee, presided by Diputado Jaime Humberto Pérez Bernabé and composed of the deans of the Chamber of Deputies, will be responsible for sanctioning and monitoring the performance of each deputy while preventing controversial incidents, such as legislators’ absences.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main topic discussed? The postponement of the revocation of mandate reform until 2026, along with other matters like the General Water Law and the installation of the Ethics Committee.
- Who is Ricardo Monreal Ávila? He is the president of the Coordination Board of the Chamber of Deputies (Jucopo) and a prominent Morena party member in Mexico.
- Why was the revocation of mandate reform postponed? Monreal aims to avoid rushing the discussion and ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the revocation process among Mexican society.
- What is the General Water Law? It is a proposed legislation in Mexico that aims to regulate water resources and usage, with Monreal emphasizing the need for careful consideration of various stakeholders’ interests.
- What is the role of the Ethics Committee? The committee, led by Diputado Jaime Humberto Pérez Bernabé, will monitor and sanction the performance of deputies while preventing controversial incidents.
