Human Rights Watch has criticized a care system proposal from the Mexico City government, arguing the legislation fails to protect disabled and elderly individuals' autonomy and rights. Associate disability rights director Carlos Rios Espinosa stated the bill lacks clear definitions of support services, fails to specify available assistance types, and does not ensure users control their arrangements. The organization noted the absence of budget allocations or framework improvements.
The rights group emphasized that genuine support enables independent decision-making and community participation, principles enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that Mexico ratified in 2007. Research indicates that individuals with severe or multiple disabilities frequently remain institutionalized due to inadequate social services.
The Mexico City Congress established an expert committee for public consultation on the legislation. Espinosa urged authorities to incorporate perspectives from disabled people, seniors, caregivers, and support providers to transform care rights from promises into reality.
The rights group emphasized that genuine support enables independent decision-making and community participation, principles enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that Mexico ratified in 2007. Research indicates that individuals with severe or multiple disabilities frequently remain institutionalized due to inadequate social services.
The Mexico City Congress established an expert committee for public consultation on the legislation. Espinosa urged authorities to incorporate perspectives from disabled people, seniors, caregivers, and support providers to transform care rights from promises into reality.
