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In a landmark victory for people with disabilities and older people, Mexican President Manuel López Obrador signed into law a major reform bill this summer, establishing full legal capacity and the right to supported decision making for everyone 18 years and older.

Local legislatures in Mexico should promptly reform their civil codes and notary public legislation to provide an alternative to guardianship for people with disabilities and older people, more than 100 organizations including Human Rights Watch and experts said today in a letter to Congress.