In the Mexican Congress, Laura Ballesteros, a deputy from Movimiento Ciudadano, criticized the Morena party for rejecting her proposal that legislators should work 48 hours a week, similar to the millions of workers in Mexico. She emphasized that if deputies are to lead by example, they should adhere to the same working hours as their constituents, which would entail a minimum of one obligatory rest day each week without the possibility of accumulation or compensation.

The proposal arose during debates on labor reforms aimed at potentially modifying the existing 40-hour work week legislation. Ballesteros argued that implementing a longer work week for deputies would contribute to accountability, ensuring that their attendance and participation in legislative work could be monitored effectively. This call for reform highlights the stark contrast between the working conditions of lawmakers and ordinary workers in the country.

Despite the merits of Ballesteros's proposal, it was not supported by Morena and its allies, leading to its dismissal during the discussion. This response reflects the ongoing tensions between different political factions in Mexico concerning labor rights and the responsibilities of public officials, sparking further debate on the relevance of current working conditions in the public sector versus the private sector.