Federal environmental protection agency Profepa shuttered an unauthorized urbanization project in Puebla this week. Officials cited severe ecological damage, noting that the development caused widespread soil erosion and the destruction of local vegetation.
According to Profepa, the developers had already drilled a water well, installed utility poles, and begun clearing land to lay out new streets. The agency intervened to prevent further degradation of the protected ecosystem.
Security and legal updates
In other national news, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled unanimously that active ISSSTE employees may collect a widowhood pension. The court determined that previous restrictions on these payments violated fundamental rights, as the pension and the employee's salary originate from distinct legal sources.
Meanwhile, the federal government sent 500 soldiers and National Guard troops to Chihuahua to combat organized crime. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed the deployment includes five aircraft to assist with regional security operations.
In the judiciary, three members of the criminal organization known as "La Barredora" received prison sentences of up to 24 years. The Attorney General’s Office successfully prosecuted the trio for their roles in trafficking cocaine and marijuana.
Legislative activity continued in Mexico City as the Chamber of Deputies passed a modified version of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s copyright reform. The updated proposal, now heading to the Senate, removes specific fines and introduces new regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence.
Healthcare professionals also made a push for legislative change, with over 2,000 workers signing a manifesto in support of the "Ley Trasciende." The initiative, spearheaded by Samara Martínez, calls on Congress to legalize medical assistance for dying patients.
President Sheinbaum held a meeting at the National Palace with an interdisciplinary group from Pemex, Semarnat, and Profepa to address an ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Officials involved in the briefing declined to provide statements to the press.
Finally, the Chamber of Deputies hosted a cultural event featuring five-year-old Guadalupe Sánchez Escamilla. The Mazahua child addressed the assembly as part of the "Languages Take the Podium" initiative, urging lawmakers to protect indigenous history.
