Laura Itzel Castillo
Mexico
Labor Party of Mexico
President of the Senate (Mexico)
government
Laura Itzel Castillo Juárez is a Mexican architect and politician. She has served in both chambers of the Congress of the Union and in the forerunner of the Congress of Mexico City.
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Oct 17, 2026
Far Left
The head of the Secretaría de las Mujeres presented a 6% budget increase for 2027 before the Chamber of Deputies' Gender Equality Commission.
Morena points to this as proof of its feminist commitment, using budget lines for care systems and gender equality as a counter to accusations that the government neglects women's issues.
Sep 26, 2026
Lean Left
The Morena senator has defended the Anti-Meme Bill as necessary to protect intellectual property, dismissing censorship concerns.
The PRD sees her as a apologist for a bill that would stifle political criticism and humor, a clear attack on democratic freedoms.
Aug 30, 2026
Far Left
She is stepping down from the Senate presidency to take over the Secretariat for Women, citing a complicated year.
Her move is seen as a reward for loyal service, strengthening Morena's institutional control and pushing gender equality forward.
Aug 18, 2026
Far Left
The Senate president announced dialogue tables for the presidential initiative on a general feminicide law.
Morena counts on her to drive the gender justice agenda through a legislature where conservative parties will try to dilute sanctions.
Jul 28, 2026
Far Left
The president of the Congressional Permanent Commission confirmed the Executive's feminism reform will be debated in September.
Supported by Morena as a key step to strengthen legal protections for women against femicide.
Jul 3, 2026
Far Left
The Senate president distances herself from former Pemex director Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, her ex-advisor, while affirming her defense of women's rights.
Castillo is navigating a potential corruption scandal by drawing a clear line, reinforcing her commitment to integrity.
Jun 18, 2026
Far Left
Announced as the new Secretary of Women's Affairs, replacing Citlalli Hernández, sparking concerns among feminist groups about her profile.
Defended by Morena as a capable figure to advance the gender equality agenda, but criticized by activists for not being a proven feminist leader.
Jun 17, 2026
Far Left
She will leave the Senate presidency to become Secretary of Women, ending a two-month vacancy.
Her appointment is celebrated as a strong female Morena figure taking charge of gender policy at the federal level.
Jun 15, 2026
Lean Left
Named as Mexico's new minister for women during the Monday mañanera.
PRD welcomes the appointment but remains skeptical whether Morena will grant the ministry real authority and resources to advance gender equality.