Chiapas has passed a historic reform making animal abuse a criminal offense, ending its status as the only Mexican state without legal penalties for cruelty toward pets.
After years of public pressure and criticism, Chiapas has finally passed a reform to its Penal Code that criminalizes animal abuse—making it the last state in Mexico to do so.
On Wednesday, the Chiapas State Congress unanimously approved a legislative package that toughens penalties for acts of cruelty against companion animals, particularly dogs and cats. This marks a historic shift in the state . . .
