The Mexican government has implemented a series of changes to simplify and expedite administrative procedures through digital transformation. These measures aim to improve government efficiency and reduce bureaucracy for the benefit of citizens.
José Antonio Peña Merino, head of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency, highlighted during a presentation the importance of these changes to facilitate access to government services, reduce operational costs, and expedite response times.
In Mexico, an average of 486 procedures are carried out throughout a person's life, with 85% of these being governmental procedures. Each state manages around 523 procedures, while a municipality handles approximately 144 administrative processes. At the federal level, there are more than 7,000 procedures, which represents a challenge for simplification.
As part of the digital transformation strategy, the government aims to digitize at least 350 procedures by the year 2025, prioritizing those with higher volume and demand among the population. It is estimated that more than 80% of citizens will benefit from this initiative.
Among the most notable changes are the elimination of unnecessary requirements in important procedures. For example, the presence of witnesses for the registration of death and gender identity recognition will no longer be required, nor will a hand-drawn sketch for the concession of surface waters.
Additionally, the requirement to present a DNA test for Mexican parents in the registration of births abroad has been removed, and the process of obtaining a passport for minors has been facilitated by eliminating the need for a certified copy of the adoption decree or proof of birth.
