US EditionMexico Approves Bill to Prevent, Punish Extortion with up to 42 Years in Prison
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The Chamber of Deputies is discussing this afternoon the Senate's draft on extortion, which raises the penalty for this crime to 42 years in prison. After last Wednesday, the Senate endorsed with changes the reform approved by the Chamber of Deputies on October 28, the issue returns to the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro, where the majority will settle for the amendments endorsed by the co-legislator. The changes not only increase the penalties…
The reform was approved unanimously in the Chamber of Deputies, which shows that legislators of all parties can agree to endorse laws that benefit citizens of Mexico City.- The Chamber of Deputies approved in general and in particular the Senate minutes on extortion, which increases the penalty for this crime to 42 years in prison. Legislators endorsed the reform unanimously, with 450 votes, after last Wednesday, the Senate amended what the Cham…
Prisoners who use electronic devices shall be punished with a penalty of six to 12 years.
The plenary session of the Chamber gave the green light to the changes made in the Senate, where the sentences were increased from 15 to 25 years in prison, with aggravating factors that would reach up to 42 years in prison. Atzayacatl Cabrera OEM-Reportex The plenary of the Chamber of Deputies approved again the General Law to Prevent, Investigate and Punish Extortion Crimes with the changes made in the Senate of the Republic and that look at …
Lawmakers will analyze a reform to punish extortion, although organizations warn that the regime could apply it to restrict media outlets, imposing harsher penalties on journalists than on groups engaged in illicit activities.
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