A citizens’ movement is gaining momentum nationwide and is already generating debate in legal, criminal, legislative, and social spheres. More than 124,000 citizens in Mexico have signed a petition demanding the creation of a Law of Equality for Men, prompting a profound discussion on fundamental principles of the Mexican criminal justice system, such as the presumption of innocence, due process, and equality before the law.
The petition was disseminated on social media by activist Daí Beltrán, who published a public statement that quickly went viral. The statement addresses a problem that, according to the document, thousands of citizens consider urgent: the perceived imbalance in some legal processes, particularly in criminal and family law.
According to the statement, this initiative does not stem from confrontation, but rather from the need to strengthen the constitutional principle of legal equality, established in Article 1 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, which recognizes that all persons must enjoy the same rights and protection under the law.
The argument presented by activist Daí Beltrán points to a growing concern within legal circles: men facing criminal proceedings without conclusive evidence, accusations that result in restrictive precautionary measures, and procedures where, from the public’s perspective, the principle of presumption of innocence is violated.
Within the accusatory criminal justice system, these situations can involve:
- Formal charges based solely on statements
- Imposition of precautionary measures without a thorough analysis of procedural risk
- Separation of fathers from their children during investigations
- Reputational damage prior to a final judgment
- Prolonged proceedings without a definitive resolution
According to the published position, these circumstances not only affect the men involved but also their families, generating social, economic, and emotional impacts.
⚖️ WOMEN ALSO SUPPORT THE INITIATIVE
One of the key points of the statement shared by the activist is that this initiative has also been supported by women: mothers, daughters, sisters, and professionals who believe that justice must remain impartial and balanced.
According to the statement, the movement does not seek to divide, but rather to strengthen legal equality and ensure that human rights are applied without discrimination.
“Today we are not here to divide, we are here to balance,” states the message shared by Daí Beltrán.
⚖️ LEGAL PRINCIPLES UNDER DISCUSSION
This citizen initiative seeks to strengthen fundamental principles of criminal and constitutional law:
⚖️ Presumption of innocence
⚖️ Due process
⚖️ Equality before the law
⚖️ Legal certainty
⚖️ Protection of the family
⚖️ Human rights without distinction
These elements form the basis of the Mexican accusatory criminal justice system, and their strengthening has become a central focus of the debate driven by this citizen movement.
The statement released by activist Daí Beltrán also makes a respectful yet firm appeal to:
- Federal legislators
- Members of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate
- Judicial authorities
- Human rights organizations
To open a national dialogue and move toward legislation that guarantees balanced justice for all.
The figure of 124,000 signatures has begun to attract attention in various sectors, representing significant citizen support that could reach the legislative arena if it continues to grow.
The message concludes with a phrase that is already circulating widely on social media:
“Mexico has spoken… now it’s time to listen.”
Source: buhopenal
