Deputies from Morena presented an initiative to amend Article 12 of the Chamber of Deputies' regulations to restrict the granting of licenses to legislators when requested for recreational or entertainment activities. The project, led by Herminia López, Emilio Ramón Ramírez Guzmán, and Gloria Sánchez López, directly aims to prevent cases like that of Sergio Mayer, who requested a leave of absence as a deputy to participate in the reality show 'La Casa de los Famosos'. This morning, Morena deputies presented the initiative to amend the lower house's regulations. The initiative proposes that licenses may only be granted for justified reasons, such as 'health reasons, public functions, or significant personal circumstances,' and explicitly excludes those linked to entertainment projects or lucrative activities unrelated to legislative functions. Deputy Herminia López stated that licenses should not be 'used to participate in entertainment acts,' without directly referencing Mayer. 'Within the parliamentary group, 253 legislators are free and independent to present initiatives and it does not necessarily represent the group's position,' she stated, while saying she is addressing the issue 'with philosophy and respect for freedom of expression'. Luisa María Alcalde confirmed the procedure against Mayer after he left his seat for a reality show. Mayer also questioned the content of the reform and anticipated that it would be unlikely to prosper. 'I have no doubt that it will be rejected,' Mayer emphasized, attributing the promotion of the project to a more 'political and media-driven' logic due to his figure. Sergio Mayer is seeking to position himself in Coyoacán and is causing discomfort in Morena. Luis Morales, Mayer's substitute in the lower house, gave his approval to the proposed regulatory reform. The deputy noted that it is an individual proposal from some legislators and not an official stance of Morena. 'It is not revenge against anyone, it was done out of consistency with the people of Mexico,' he stated. Sergio Mayer requested a leave of absence on February 17 to participate in the television program. In 2018, he made the leap to politics by being elected federal deputy for Morena, where he even chaired the Culture Commission. When asked about his political future, Mayer avoided definitions and assured that he will be where 'he is most useful to the party'. A month later, on March 18, he returned to his post in San Lázaro after being eliminated from 'La Casa de los Famosos'. Sergio Mayer returned to San Lázaro on March 18. When consulted by this publication, Mayer distanced himself from the project and downplayed its scope within the ruling party. However, Mayer maintains that 'this is to draw attention and highlight the figure of my substitute'. Before entering politics, Mayer built a career as an actor, producer, and media figure, with a background in music, television, and entertainment. In line with this, he stated that reforms must be 'universal and general,' and not directed at a specific case, because that makes them discriminatory. In his opinion, the initiative 'makes no sense' and is also 'a violation of the fundamental rights of any person'.
