AMLO’s Judicial Reform Officially Takes Effect
Mexico’s first round of its new popular judicial elections is expected to begin in June 2025 after AMLO’s successor, Claudia Sheinbaum, has taken office.
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Judicial Reform Passes Mexican Senate
However, critics argue that the reform could compromise Mexico’s judicial independence and weaken the nation’s system of checks and balances
Read moreBillions in Foreign Investment Paused Over Mexico’s Judicial Reform
The Wall Street Journal reported that approximately $35 billion in U.S. investment is now suspended due to the potential impacts of President López Obrador’s proposed changes to the judicial branch
Read moreEbrard Pushes Back on US Criticism of Judicial Reform
The official also highlighted the irony the reform’s critique by pointing out that many states in the United States also elect its judges
Read moreChamber of Deputies Approves AMLO’s Judicial Reform
The reform, which passed with 357 votes in favor and 130 against, will now be sent to the Mexican Senate for further consideration
Read moreTEPJF Ratifies Morena’s Qualified Congressional Majority
The judicial acknowledgment means the National Regeneration Movement and its allies will have the qualified majority necessary to pass through changes to the Mexican Constitution without opppsition
Read moreAMLO Suspends Relations With US and Canadian Embassies
However, the Mexican federal executive made sure to note that the suspension of relations is only with Canada and the United States embassies in Mexico and not with the countries themselves
Read moreWashington Post Claims US Right to Interfere in Mexico’s Judicial Reform
The newspaper highlighted that Mexico’s President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum’s support of the judicial reforms could undermine the goals of her presidential administration on the international stage
Read moreCorral Shielded from Arrest by CDMX Prosecutor
The former Chihuahua governor faces accusations of tax fraud and the embezzlement of 98 million pesos in his home state
Read moreFormer Puebla Governor Released from Preventative Detention
As conditions of his release, Mario Marín will be placed on house arrest where he will be required to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, surrender his passport and remain subject to escape prevention measures.
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