Singapur aprueba ley de niebla más estricta con multas mayores

Singapur aprueba ley de niebla más estricta con multas mayores

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El Parlamento de Singapur aprobó enmiendas a la Ley de Contaminación Transfronteriza por Humo que elevan la multa máxima a 20 millones de dólares singapurenses, incorporan sanciones civiles y conceden nuevos poderes investigativos a las autoridades. Previamente, los legisladores habían estado revisando propuestas para endurecer las penas y dotar a las autoridades de mayores facultades, incluyendo herramientas para investigar a empresas vinculadas a incendios en la región y restricciones comerciales. Los expertos advierten que la efectividad dependerá del acceso a pruebas y de la cooperación con los países vecinos.

Las últimas enmiendas se adoptaron tras varios debates parlamentarios que evaluaron cómo las multas más altas y los poderes ampliados podrían disuadir a los contaminadores. Las propuestas anteriores, presentadas en las semanas anteriores, contemplaban multas de hasta 20 millones de dólares y nuevos mecanismos de investigación, reflejando la creciente preocupación por el humo proveniente de países vecinos.

Actores

Singapore Parliament Grace Fu

Ubicaciones

Singapore, Singapore

Artículos

6 de noviembre de 2026
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Singapore's stronger haze law: How it might work and what it may not fix
Singapore's stronger haze law: How it might work and what it may not fix

CNA • 6 de nov 03:55

Amended provisions to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act introduce larger penalties, civil penalties and new investigatory powers, but experts say enforcement, regional cooperation and evidence access remain critical.

Credibilidad 88% Manip. 8% Centro
4 de noviembre de 2026
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MPs raise questions on $20m fine, delay in strengthening haze law, in six-hour debate
MPs raise questions on $20m fine, delay in strengthening haze law, in six-hour debate

The Straits Times • 4 de nov 14:45

A six-hour debate resulted in changes to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, increasing the maximum fine to $20 million and expanding the law’s scope to cover fire-risk contributions abroad.

Credibilidad 85% Manip. 8% Centro
Arrest powers, criminal trials in absence of accused among proposed changes to Singapore’s haze law
Arrest powers, criminal trials in absence of accused among proposed changes to Singapore’s haze law

CNA • 4 de nov 07:00

The government plans to give authorities new powers to arrest suspects and conduct court proceedings without the accused present, aiming to improve enforcement of its haze law.

Credibilidad 88% Manip. 12% Centro
Singapore proposes raising maximum haze penalty from S$2 million to S$20 million
Singapore proposes raising maximum haze penalty from S$2 million to S$20 million

CNA • 4 de nov 06:54

Singapore's parliament is considering amendments to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act that would raise fines to S$20 million and introduce new commercial restrictions for companies linked to haze.

Credibilidad 88% Manip. 8% Centro
Errant firms face $20m fine, blocked financial services under proposed changes to S’pore haze law
Errant firms face $20m fine, blocked financial services under proposed changes to S’pore haze law

The Straits Times • 4 de nov 06:50

The government plans to amend the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, increasing penalties up to $20 million and granting authorities new tools to investigate firms linked to regional fires.

Credibilidad 85% Manip. 12% Centro
Parliament debates proposed amendments to Transboundary Haze Pollution Act
Parliament debates proposed amendments to Transboundary Haze Pollution Act

CNA • 4 de nov 06:39

Lawmakers are reviewing amendments to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act that would increase penalties and give authorities greater powers to curb cross-border haze.

Credibilidad 88% Manip. 8% Centro

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