Mexico City, April 29, 2024
It highlights the activities undertaken and the results achieved in favor of these development sectors
The Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation, chaired by Deputy Gabriel Escobedo Muñoz (PVEM), approved its first semi-annual report related to the third year of the LXV Assembly, which includes the activities carried out and the results obtained in support of these sectors. of development.
Escobedo Muñoz said during his presentation that the organization's work focuses on the implementation of various initiatives under the principles of proportionality, progress, equality, rationality, respect, dialogue and consensus.
He pointed out that science, technology and innovation are now daily topics in the international arena; However, Mexico is 12 years behind, which is why it is important for the Commission to address them.
He highlighted the delegates' commitment to the diversity with which they tackled issues, as this allowed them to change laws for the common good of society.
Deputy Juan Carlos Romero Hicks (PAN) commented that although the work is important, reform on the cyber security issue is still pending because there is not enough time to address it and provide a solution to this problem.
Deputy José Miguel de la Cruz Lima (Morena) commented that a major step forward for this Commission is the approval of the General Law on Humanities, Sciences, Technologies and Innovations, as it changes the concept of the sector; He also pointed out that alternative ideas have been unanimously approved for the development of the country.
From Morena, deputy María Eugenia Hernández Perez said that the efforts made by the agency were the result of concrete results, such as the new science law. However, issues such as cyber security and artificial intelligence remain pending.
Deputy Jesús Roberto Briño Borunda (Morena) said the commission had reached agreements through dialogue and diversity, which is why he asked to continue this path to science, technology and innovation.
Judith Selena Tanori Cordova, Morena Deputy, General Law on Humanities, Sciences, Technologies and Innovations would allow for a progressive budget for these areas, meaning a real increase in funding for science and humanities development.
Deputy Mario Alberto Rodriguez Carrillo (MC) congratulated the delegates for their work. “What is clear to all of us is that the fundamental task is to see the effectiveness of the laws in place and to see the increased investment in science and technology in our country materialize this year and in the years to come.”
For the PRI, deputy Eduardo Enrique Murad Hinojosa pointed out that the only way to improve science, technology and innovation is through trial and error and the preservation of its budget, as well as the involvement of the state.
Representative Rocio Hernández Villanueva (Morena) recognized the work carried out in the commission because, despite some differences or ideologies, it was possible to reach a consensus on some points. “Recognition of the new Common Law on Humanity, Science, Technology and Invention, recognition of the human right to science, is progress.”
Earlier, delegates approved their minutes relating to the twenty-fourth ordinary meeting.
On the other hand, the Chairman of the Commission said that the cyber security forum is planned from the perspective of civil society; Likewise, the first athletic race for technology and innovation, with the aim of promoting how these fields of knowledge contribute to the development of high-performance athletes.
Text and photo: Chamber of Representatives
