The Government of Nuevo León will request the local Congress to modify the Penal Code to strengthen penalties for fire starters, seeking to increase sanctions from 5 to 15 years in prison without the right to bail. This was announced by Samuel García Sepúlveda, who highlighted the importance of protecting and expanding the natural areas of the state. In this regard, the need for stricter measures against those responsible for arson was emphasized, ensuring that these crimes do not go unpunished.
During the first session of the Metropolitan Environmental Commission (CAMe), the urgency of modifying the legal framework to penalize those who provoke fires more severely, regardless of their nature, was stressed. In García Sepúlveda's words, 'The law is very clear and the crime is very clear; any fire that harms public health, flora, and fauna is subject to prison, so we will apply the law as it is.'
In addition, it was announced that additional proposals will be sent to the local Congress to complement previously submitted initiatives. These will include measures related to vacant lots and urban development. In this sense, the importance of improving legislation regarding abandoned lands and combating illegal garbage dumps was expressed.
To prevent forest fires in the mountains, the relevance of carrying out extensive communication campaigns in the municipality of Santiago was pointed out. It was also reported that the Army has deployed 2,000 personnel in the State to address fires and protect lives and property.
During the Environmental Roundtable meeting, key measures to improve air quality in Nuevo León were discussed, including a daily and weekly air forecast, reinforcement of the Air Quality Management Program (PIGECA), harsher penalties for polluters, and coordination with federal authorities such as SEMARNAT, PROFEPA, and PEMEX.
