Published 09/11/2024 7:44:00 a.m.

Protesters Storm Mexico’s Senate After Controversial Judicial Overhaul Is Passed

Hundreds of protesters broke into Mexico’s Senate on Tuesday, forcing a temporary recess for the senators' safety while debating a contentious judicial overhaul plan.
Critics warn the plan to elect all judges may threaten judicial independence and undermine checks and balances.
President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum congratulated lawmakers on the overhaul, stating it would strengthen justice and democracy in Mexico.

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BBC News

Protests in Mexico as controversial judicial reform passed

Proponents say it will make judges more accountable but critics fear it undermines their independence.

09/11/2024 7:44:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Mexico’s Senate approves contentious judicial overhaul after protesters storm chamber

Mexico's Senate approves controversial judiciary overhaul, making all judges stand for election, sparking protests and concerns for democracy.

09/11/2024 3:38:18 p.m.·India

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Reuters

Mexican Senate gives general approval to judicial reform, final vote nears

Mexico's Senate gave general approval early Wednesday to a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy.

09/11/2024 7:44:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Protesters storm Mexico's Senate after ruling party wins votes for court overhaul

Hundreds of protesters pushed into Mexico’s Senate as lawmakers weighed a contentious plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary, forcing the body to temporarily suspend its session.

09/10/2024 9:16:36 p.m.·United States

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abc News

Protesters storm Mexico's Senate after ruling party wins votes for court overhaul

Hundreds of protesters pushed into Mexico’s Senate as lawmakers weighed a contentious plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary, forcing the body to temporarily suspend its session

09/10/2024 9:16:36 p.m.·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Mexican Senate gives general approval to judicial reform, final vote nears

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's Senate gave general approval early Wednesday to a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. Read full story

09/11/2024 6:21:00 a.m.·Malaysia

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