The objective is to recognize violence in sports as a specific form of gender-based violence, which would allow for its prevention and direct sanctioning. Currently, the legal framework does not explicitly contemplate this type of violence, which limits the authorities' ability to act in cases of abuse, discrimination, or harassment in sports spaces. According to INEGI data, 8 out of 10 women over 15 in the state have experienced some form of violence, a context that highlights the urgency of expanding protection in all areas, including sports. The initiative proposes sanctions of six months to two years in prison, as well as fines of 50 to 300 days, for those who engage in such conduct. It also seeks to place women, girls, and adolescents at the center of public policies, guaranteeing their right to participate in safe and violence-free spaces. From the leadership of the PVEM in the state, it has been stated that violence against women in sports represents a direct violation of their fundamental rights, which is why its legal recognition is key to combating it effectively. The push for this proposal from the State of Mexico takes on national relevance, as it is one of the entities with the highest rates of gender violence. In a context where gender violence continues to be one of the main problems in Mexico, the Congress of the State of Mexico is advancing an initiative that seeks to address one of its least visible forms: that which occurs within the sports sphere. The proposal is driven by the bench of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico (PVEM), led by Pepe Couttolenc, and was presented by deputy Alejandra Figueroa. With this, the local Congress positions itself as a benchmark in building a legislative agenda focused on human rights, equality, and social justice. If successful, this initiative could set a precedent for other states in the country to incorporate violence in sports into their legal frameworks, expanding the protection of millions of women in Mexico.
