INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ensures greater compliance with international maritime laws.Garnering robust support, the legislative package received 410 votes in favor,
with only 25 abstentions.It updates the Organic Law of the Mexican Navy and the Organic Law of the Federal Public Administration.Enhanced
boarding and inspection protocols, adhering to international standards, become enabled by the reforms.New provisions in the National Law on
the Use of Force detail handling resistance during operations against illegal activities, including drug trafficking.Adjustments to the
Federal Law for the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Involving Hydrocarbons address illegal hydrocarbon handling.This issue is common in
the maritime drug trafficking chain.The National Code of Criminal Procedures now requires the Public Ministry to recognize Coast Guard
reports.This recognition grants these documents judicial validity.Revisions to the Federal Penal Code ensure national laws mirror stringent
international maritime law requirements.These changes grant Mexico jurisdiction over high-seas crimes.They also enable tackling
environmental crimes, such as dumping plastics and other pollutants.With these reforms, Mexico takes a significant step toward securing its
maritime borders.The country reinforces its commitment to international maritime security
The legislation now moves to the Senate for review.There, it will undergo further scrutiny before becoming law.
