In a pivotal move towards cultural inclusivity, on March 6, Mexico's Supreme Court mandated that cinemas are required to include audio description, in addition to being dubbed into Spanish or subtitled, to ensure that individuals with visual impairments can enjoy cinematic experiences. This decision highlights the necessity of making cultural content fully accessible, addressing the overlooked needs of visually impaired audience members.

The ruling also emphasizes that movie theaters are required to have electronic devices that allow the accessibility of people with visual disabilities to cinematographic materials with audio description. This new regulation will benefit 10.1%, which amounts to 12,727,653 people, according to the 2020 Census conducted by the Mexican National Institute of Statistics and Geography.

Dicapta applauds Mexico's commitment to inclusivity and the broader implications of this mandate for global accessibility standards. With the new age of technology upon us, we’re eager to support and witness further international efforts to enhance access to audiovisual material. We hope this will set a precedent for future regulations and promoting the universal right to access audiovisual content.