Overview

• Head of Government Clara Brugada’s proposal adds Article 28 Bis and reforms Article 32 of the Ley de Cultura Cívica to curb unauthorized use of public space by informal attendants.
• The initiative prescribes administrative arrests of up to 36 hours for charging illegal parking fees, washing vehicles or conducting minor repairs on public roads.
• Joint commissions from the Justice and Civic Culture committees approved the measure with 17 votes in favor and two abstentions from Movimiento Ciudadano and PRI.
• Opposition deputy Royfid Torres warned that the proposal duplicates existing law and flagged contradictions between Articles 28 and 28 Bis.
• Backers say the reform will reclaim streets for public use, improve mobility and safety, and curb extortion, intimidation and minor property crimes linked to franeleros.