With 420 votes in favor, 0 abstentions and 0 votes against the bill, Mexico’s first nationwide Complete and Sustainable Food Law will now be transmitted to the Federal Executive, which will sign it into law .
This achievement stems from the Animal Equality Program’s three-year partnership with the Food Alliance and Climate Action, all of whom worked together with Senator Nancy de la Sierra Arámburo to propose a bill.
With the passage of this law, Mexico will now promote a dietary pattern that prioritizes the consumption of plant-based foods while significantly reducing the consumption of animal products. The law also seeks to raise awareness of the environmental impact of food choices.
In addition to promoting human health and sustainability, this law’s emphasis on plant-based foods will help reduce animal suffering. We will continue to work with Mexico’s lawmakers to promote nutritious, sustainable and humane food across the country.
Dulce Ramírez, Vice President of Animal Equality for Latin America and Executive Director for Mexico
Choose sustainable and healthy foods
Global experts have long pointed out the environmental and health consequences of factory farming. By moving towards a plant-based food system, Mexico aims to fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes the Climate Action Goals (SDG 13), Health and Wellbeing Goals (SDG 3) and Responsible Consumption and Production Goals (SDG 12).
Supporters of the bill point to its potential to reduce food insecurity, childhood obesity and chronic malnutrition in Mexico. By passing this bill, Mexican lawmakers hope to find accessible, nutritious, culturally rich and affordable alternatives to protect their biodiversity and ecosystems. this country.
Next steps for animal advocates
The Animal Equality Program works tirelessly to transform our food systems around the world, promoting ethical, sustainable and nutritious foods that benefit animals, People and the environment.
You can support this global shift towards plant-based foods by joining the Vegan Love movement today. Download your free cookbook to discover recipes filled with goodness, flavor, and wholesome ingredients.
LIVE KINDLY
With their rich emotional lives and unbreakable family bonds, farm animals deserve to be protected.
You can build a kinder world by replacing animal food products with plant-based foods.
