Mexico City targets extortion and care reforms in bold legislative push
Mexico City’s government has set out its legislative priorities for the coming months. Government Secretary César Cravioto announced plans to tackle extortion and push forward the Public Care System. Key bills and a major development plan are now on the agenda.
A bill targeting extortion, proposed by Mayor Clara Brugada in April, is nearing approval. The legislation seeks to criminalise coercive harassment while removing harsher penalties for extortion and its 15 aggravating factors. Lawmakers are expected to pass it before the current session ends.
Separately, the City Congress has already approved a constitutional change. This amendment formally recognises the social and economic importance of care work. The move aligns with the administration’s broader push to strengthen the Public Care System. Another major task is finalising the General Development Plan (PGD). Officials must submit the completed document to lawmakers after reviewing all public feedback. The government has promised to include every comment and proposal, even those from opposition groups. While the PGD will be delivered this year, in-depth discussions and votes will take place in the next legislative term.
The administration’s focus remains on passing anti-extortion laws and advancing care policies. The PGD’s submission will mark a key step, though its detailed review will wait until the next term. Both the bill and the development plan reflect the city’s efforts to address public concerns and legislative backlog.
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