Chihuahua, Chih.- In order to protect the historical, artistic and archaeological monuments of the state against demonstrations that cause damage to their composition and structure, the deputy Georgina Zapata presented an initiative presented a proposal to apply five to ten years in prison to those who commit this type of of acts.
The PRI legislator’s proposal also includes damage to public buildings, as well as fines of one thousand to two thousand days of minimum wage, in addition to repairing the damage.
Regarding the legislative technical part, the initiative intends to include an article 238 TER in the Criminal Code, to penalize those who intentionally seek to cause damage to monuments, cultural heritage or public buildings, as occurs, for example, in demonstrations such as those of the March 8.
“The most expressive face of Mexico is its immense cultural heritage, the inexhaustible legacy of symbols, works, monuments and traditions anchored in stone, clay, imagination and talent, which forge the identity and essence that makes us the country. that we are. Our vast cultural richness tells us the history of Mexico and propels its greatness into the future. This rich heritage has given our country a privileged place in the world. Our exceptional cultural wealth is in the heart of each people,” Zapata Lucero said from the rostrum.
The proposal was sent to the Commissions where it will be analyzed, discussed and ruled on before being presented to the Plenary (total deputies and fractions for voting.
