President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obradors term saw significant changes to Mexicos Constitution.
The Congress approved 13 of his 28 proposed constitutional reforms.This marks a notable difference from previous administrations.
Enrique Pea Nieto left two reforms pending, while Felipe Caldern saw all his proposals approved.The current and previous legislatures, along with most state legislatures, approved six of AMLOs constitutional reforms.
These reforms have been published in the Official Gazette of the Federation.Two additional reforms await publication, focusing on the National Guard and Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities.AMLOs presidency resulted in amendments to 83 constitutional articles.
This number differs from Pea Nietos 156 and Calderns 110 article amendments.Congress Approves 13 Constitutional Reforms Under AMLOs Presidency.
(Photo Internet reproduction)The reforms covered various areas, reflecting AMLOs policy priorities and vision for Mexico.
One key reform prohibits tax debt forgiveness, aiming to prevent preferential treatment in fiscal matters.Major Reforms Under AMLOThis change was proposed in August 2019 and enacted in March 2020.
It represents a significant shift in Mexicos approach to tax collection and fiscal responsibility.Education reform also featured prominently in AMLOs agenda.
His proposal, presented in December 2018, overturned the previous administrations educational policies.In addition, the changes affected teacher training, and education delivery, and abolished certain educational laws and institutions.AMLOs welfare reform amended Article 4 of the Constitution.
This change aims to extend social security coverage to vulnerable populations.It establishes a national health system for those without access to social security and constitutionally guarantees support programs for seniors and scholarships for minors.Despite these successes, 15 of AMLOs proposed constitutional reforms remain pending approval.
These form part of a package of 18 initiatives presented in February.In short, the new legislature has already approved one reform concerning judicial power, allowing citizens to elect judges and magistrates from 2025.