Derechos de los seres sintientes en el marco jurídico mexicano.

Abstract

This is a legal, descriptive documentary research that proposes a new terminology to replace the concept of animal with that of sentient beings in the Mexican legal framework. It exposes the lack of general guidelines in Article 4 of the Constitution of Mexico to recognize and guarantee in a real way the rights of these beings. The legislative dispersion and lack of recognition limit their protection and welfare. The legal framework and studies on the subject, theories and international instruments are analyzed and it is proposed that sentient beings should be subjects of rights. Although Mexico's 32 states have animal protection laws, they are not sufficient to guarantee the right to life, freedom, freedom from mistreatment and health of sentient beings. There are no penal sanctions in the legislation that contribute to prevent and eradicate abuses and inhumane acts towards these beings, and investigations in this field are incipient.