Ley Símbolos Patrios

Summary

This transcript outlines the Mexican national symbols' law, detailing the national coat of arms, flag, and anthem. It specifies the symbols' characteristics, official use without authorization, and ceremonial protocols. The law mandates civil respect during the anthem and establishes February 24th as National Flag Day. It requires educational institutions to teach the symbols' history and significance and prohibits altering the anthem. The law also dictates respectful destruction of flag replicas and penalizes unauthorized modifications.

Takeaways

• 🇲🇽 The national symbols of Mexico include the coat of arms, flag, and national anthem.
• 📜 The characteristics of the national symbols are defined in the articles from 2 to 4.
• 🖼️ Reproductions of the national coat of arms must be faithful to the model described in Article 2.
• 🏛️ Official authorities can use the national coat of arms without authorization from the Secretariat of Governance.
• 🎉 The national flag must be honored in civil festivities and official memorials as per the law.
• 🗓️ February 24th is established as the National Flag Day.
• 🙋‍♂️ The civil salute to the national flag is performed with the right hand over the chest and uncovered head for men.
• 🏢 Educational institutions are required to use the national flag on specific dates and must possess one.
• 🚩 The flag bearer should carry the flag in a specific manner during parades with the flag needle pointing to the right hip.
• 🎵 The national anthem must be performed, reproduced, and circulated according to the established version and law.
• 🚫 It is strictly prohibited to alter the lyrics or music of the national anthem or to perform it with compositions or arrangements.
• 🏫 The teaching of the national anthem is mandatory in all basic education schools.
• 🔥 The destruction of the national flag replicas must be done through respectful and solemn incineration.
• 📚 Educational authorities must ensure the teaching of the history and significance of the national symbols.
• 🚫 Altering the characteristics of the national flag or using it commercially with inscriptions is considered an infraction.