Roberto Zatar\u00e1in Leal, president of the Human Rights Commission in Puebla\u2019s State Congress, strongly rejected the archbishop of Puebla\u2019s recent statements claiming that the legislature aims to change the sex of minors through a proposed law recognizing trans children. Speaking on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Zatar\u00e1in described these accusations as \u201can aberration\u201d and stressed the need to clear up widespread misinformation.<\/p>\n
The initiative in question focuses on recognizing gender identity changes in the Civil Registry, not on authorizing medical or surgical interventions for children or adolescents. Zatar\u00e1in emphasized that Mexican law sets 18 as the age of majority, meaning any medical decisions require full legal capacity, and that children\u2019s understanding of gender identity typically develops after age 15.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a lot of confusion around this topic,\u201d Zatar\u00e1in said. \u201cChildren are thinking about many other things at ages four, five, or six\u2014not their sexuality. The archbishop\u2019s claim that we want to change children\u2019s sex is false and deeply hurtful.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also echoed concerns raised by fellow legislator Andr\u00e9s Villegas about how the initiative\u2019s framing has fueled misunderstandings, leading many to believe the law intends to \u201cattack\u201d minors\u2019 sex characteristics. To address this, Zatar\u00e1in announced plans to meet with Archbishop V\u00edctor S\u00e1nchez Espinosa to explain the proposal\u2019s true scope and prevent further distortions.<\/p>\n
The law aims to facilitate the legal recognition of gender identity through registry changes, a step that advocates argue is crucial for protecting the rights and dignity of trans youth. Zatar\u00e1in welcomed open debate within the Human Rights Commission, inviting informed discussion to ensure the initiative is understood on its merits.<\/p>\n
\u201cChildren and adolescents have rights that must be respected and protected,\u201d he concluded. \u201cWe need to discuss this with accurate information, not fear or misinformation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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