The Secretariat of National Defense’s construction activities near Bacalar Lagoon have sparked environmental concerns, protests from locals and criticism over the Mexican government’s disregard for environmental law.
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Salazar is expected to be replaced by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s ambassadorial nominee Ron Johnson upon his confirmation in the U.S. Senate
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Sheinbaum said the works have brought peace and potential economic prosperity to Mexico, while highlighting upcoming public work under her administration, such as the construction of passenger trains and highways
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For her part, Sheinbaum characterized Salazar’s words as having a “disparity” from his previous commentary
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The constitutional reforms proposes the government absorption or outright elimination of several of Mexico’s autonomous organizations
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Minister Alberto Pérez Dayán’s opinion that the highest court does not have the power to weigh in on constitutional reforms prevented the SCJN from reaching the required eight votes for annulment
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Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico would purportedly begin at 25 percent, before sliding up to 100 percent based on Mexico’s willingness to cooperate with his desires
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The reform specifically limits the ability of the judicial branch to issue suspensions against aspects of the federal constitution, including the recently passed controversial judicial reform
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Despite the resignation announcements, the SCJN ministers will remain in their positions until August 2025
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