Published 09/04/2024 10:50:00 p.m.

Mexico's Lower Chamber Passes Controversial Judicial Reforms

The Mexican Lower House approved a controversial judicial overhaul, now facing open criticism from the United States.
The reforms propose electing federal judges by popular vote, raising concerns about corruption and political manipulation.
Strikes and protests are occurring, with eight of the eleven Supreme Court judges suspending activities in protest.

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BBC News

Controversial Mexican judicial reform passes key hurdle

The reform, which would see judges elected by popular vote, is triggering strikes.

09/04/2024 10:50:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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Reuters

Controversial overhaul of Mexican courts approved by lower house lawmakers

Mexico's lower house of Congress approved an overhaul of the country's judiciary early on Wednesday that would usher in a new era of elections for all judges, in a vote cheered by the ruling party but seen as a dangerous experiment by the opposition.

09/04/2024 10:50:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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CNN

Should judges be elected? Mexico debates a controversial judicial reform

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has long been critical of his country’s Supreme Court as it stood in the way of some of his signature policy proposals. This month, as he closes out his six-year term in office, he appears poised to remake the entire judiciary in his mold.

09/04/2024 5:30:59 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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Anadolu Ajansı

Mexico's Lower House fast-tracks controversial judiciary reform

Lower House lawmakers fast-tracked Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's bill Wednesday to reform the judicial branch -- an initiative that has drawn concerns and criticism as a power move to consolidate the ruling party's control.

09/04/2024 4:19:08 p.m.

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