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29.
The Plurinational State of Bolivia asked Mexico to share information on the debate
about the draft law on the right to food.
30.
Botswana applauded the adoption of the General Act on the Rights of Children and
Adolescents and the Migration Act.
31.
Bulgaria welcomed the amendments to the National Human Rights Commission Act
and the adoption of the National Human Rights Programme.
32.
Cameroon made recommendations.
33.
Canada appreciated efforts made to improve justice and law enforcement systems,
and encouraged Mexico to implement laws as impunity remained persistent.
34.
Chile commended the cooperation of Mexico with civil society and the special
procedures, but expressed concern about cases of enforced disappearance.
35.
China applauded efforts to reform the Criminal Code, create the National
Development Plan and promote sustainable socioeconomic development.
36.
Colombia praised the General Act on Enforced Disappearance, the National Human
Rights Programme 2014–2018, the Migration Act and the Special Migration Programme
2014–2018.
37.
The Congo welcomed measures aimed at strengthening the domestic human rights
mechanisms and improving health care for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees.
38.
Costa Rica highlighted progress made on the legal and institutional framework on
enforced disappearances. It was concerned about attacks against human rights defenders
and journalists, including impunity.
39.
Côte d’Ivoire appreciated the reforms of the legal and institutional framework, and
the measures taken to reduce maternal and child mortality.
40.
Croatia welcomed progress on children’s rights, but remained concerned about the
number of children facing violence and insecurity, especially children in street situations.
41.
Cuba welcomed the steps taken by Mexico to implement the previous review
recommendations.
42.
Cyprus welcomed the National Programme for Equality of Opportunities and Nondiscrimination against Women 2013–2018.
43.
Czechia referred to the worrying number of killings of and attacks on journalists,
and violence against children and adolescents.
44.
Denmark recalled the importance of sexual and reproductive health and the rights of
women. Additional legal reforms were needed to combat impunity.
45.
Djibouti welcomed legal measures to protect refugees and prevent human trafficking.
46.
Ecuador welcomed the National System for Evaluating the Level of Human Rights
Fulfilment, and the withdrawal by Mexico of its reservations to the International
Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
47.
The delegation of Mexico stated that the Internal Security Act of 2017 had respected
the criteria issued by the inter-American human rights system; however, the Supreme Court
of Justice would rule on its constitutionality and level of respect for human rights.
48.
In Mexico, migrants could obtain a unique population registry code in order to
access educational, health, labour and financial services.
49.
In order to combat trafficking in persons, 28 inter-institutional commissions and 32
specialized prosecutor’s offices had been established in the different states, and 27
protocols had been prepared. Between 2013 and 2018, there had been 682 convictions for
human trafficking.
50.
In 2016, the National Act on the Comprehensive Juvenile Criminal Justice System
had been promulgated, prioritizing the best interests of juveniles, and establishing
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