Overview
- PRI Deputy Abigail Arredondo introduced the bill in the Chamber of Deputies, where it awaits discussion and possible approval.
- The proposal would amend the Law on the Coat of Arms, Flag and National Anthem to mandate specific phrases and a set list of Independence heroes.
- Required mentions would include figures such as Miguel Hidalgo, José María Morelos and Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, followed by prescribed civic acclamations.
- The Interior Ministry (Segob) would be empowered to issue admonitions or levy fines up to 103,000 pesos for omissions, alterations or mispronunciations.
- The draft bars language that conveys hate, discrimination, personalized promotion, advertising or electoral messaging, citing recent viral gaffes as the impetus.