Introduction to the CDMX Care Law Initiative
The Mexico City is on the verge of establishing its own Public Care System, a law initiative presented by the capital’s government with the aim of prioritizing care for early childhood, adults aged 60 and over, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness.
Key Proposals by Clara Brugada
On October 14, Chief of Government Clara Brugada announced five proposals sent to the CDMX Congress, including the Care System Public Law. The initiative seeks to address gender justice and position Mexico City as the first entity in the country with comprehensive legislation on the matter, aligning with Article 9 of the Mexico City Constitution and in accordance with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights resolution that acknowledges three dimensions:
- Being cared for
- Caring
- Self-care
Details of the Care System Public Law Proposal
According to Brugada, the initiative mandates authorities to establish a universal, accessible, and high-quality care system. It also promotes equitable redistribution of care tasks among genders, institutions, and social sectors. Furthermore, the proposal includes a reform to penalize gender-based injuries with the goal of preventing and punishing gender violence before it escalates to femicides.
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Brugada emphasized, “We will not wait for femicide to act; there are various types of gender violence that need classification and penalization.”
Key Figures and Their Roles
Araceli Damián González, Secretary of Well-being, highlighted that the Care System Public Law contemplates the creation of a Governing Board led by the Chief of Government and comprising executive dependencies and decentralized bodies like DIF. The board’s mission is to outline and implement a six-year action plan for the care system.
Damián González reiterated that if approved, a budget will be allocated to the Public Care System, which cannot be less than the previous year’s and aims for universal coverage of care by 2050.
Strengthening Protection and Penalties
Eréndira Cruzvillegas Fuentes, legal advisor, explained that the package of reforms to the Penal Code aims to bolster protection for victims and impose harsher penalties on crimes such as identity theft and despoilation, especially when victims are elderly, single women, people with disabilities, or members of indigenous communities.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main goal of the CDMX Care Law proposal? The primary objective is to establish a universal, accessible, and high-quality care system prioritizing early childhood, adults aged 60 and over, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness.
- Who proposed this law initiative? The proposal was presented by the Chief of Government, Clara Brugada.
- What are the three dimensions acknowledged by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights resolution? The dimensions are being cared for, caring, and self-care.
- What measures does the proposal include to address gender violence? The initiative mandates a reform to penalize gender-based injuries and prevent escalation of violence to femicides.
- What role does the Governing Board play in this initiative? The board, led by the Chief of Government, outlines and implements a six-year action plan for the care system.
- What are the penalties targeted by the Penal Code reforms? The reforms aim to impose harsher penalties on crimes such as identity theft and despoilation, particularly affecting vulnerable groups.
