Reforming the Tourism Law seeks to stop the exploitation of children in tourist areas

Amending the General Tourism Law for the protection of minors

unanimousWith a vote 450 Representatives present in San LazaroReforming General Law Turismo In order to combat sexual exploitation of girls, boys and adolescents in Mexico.

Amending Article 58 of the law, the provider of tourism services is obligated to Determine the small companions And reporting any suspicious behavior in front of the authorities.

This seeks to implement protocols and preventive measures that will be determined by the competent authorities, to discover potential crimes against the safety of the palace in the tourism field.

Tourist demands accompanied by minors

With repair, service providers will have to Parensco, protection or custodyWhich can be provided material or electronic.

Representatives reported that the federal authorities will continue to strengthen the protection law in the tourism sector to ensure the identity of those who travel with the palace.

This strategy seeks to prevent violations and ensure the safety of minors who cannot defend themselves, especially in high -risk tourist destinations.

Complaints and disturbing numbers

Vice Tana Palacius Cori warned, according to INEGI data, more than Four minors are victims of sexual assault every day In Mexico, it is estimated that more than 17 thousand are currently being exploited.

During the discussion, it was confirmed that every year they reach the country around it 600 thousand sex touristsMany of them behave with escaping from the punishment provided by silence and the absence of an effective organization.

Cori Palacius asked: “How many screams are drowning in deaf rooms, kept?

Signs of the responsibility of the state

From Maurina’s seat, Deputy Rocío Abreu confirmed that the reform attacks “Dangerous Rift” In the General Tourism Law, not forcing the legal relationship between adults and minors who travel together.

He pointed out that this negligence allowed predators to benefit from the legal gaps to work easily, and to transfer Tourist destinations In hunting, it maintains your crimes.

“Sometimes, even with the complicity of those who must protect them, who are their parents,” said the legislator at Campeche.

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