Description

The Federal Criminal Code of Mexico (Código Penal Federal) establishes the legal framework for defining and penalizing federal crimes throughout the country. It applies to offenses committed within Mexican territory and, under certain conditions, to crimes committed abroad that affect Mexico. The Code outlines general principles of criminal responsibility, including definitions of intentional and negligent acts, and specifies the types of punishable offenses, such as crimes against national security, public health, the environment, and public administration. It also includes provisions for corporate criminal liability and addresses crimes involving minors, organized crime, and corruption. The Code is regularly updated to reflect legal reforms and evolving criminal challenges