Mexico’s Contentious Judiciary Overhaul Becomes Law
Going forward, Mexican voters will now elect judges at every level, dramatically restructuring the third branch of government.
Analysis-Mexico's judicial reform stokes investor fears, though some analysts bullish
Mexico's judicial reform has triggered investor concerns about uncertainty over the rule of law and the strength of the government's institutions, yet with the reform now priced in, some analysts argue there may be buying opportunities forming.
Mexico President Enacts Contested Law To Elect All Judges
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Sunday signed into law controversial judicial reforms making Mexico the world's only country to elect all its judges by popular vote.
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Opinion - Biden criticizes Mexico’s judicial reforms even as he does the same
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's is pushing to reform his country's judicial branch in ways that would undermine constitutional checks and balances, while U.S. President Biden is denouncing López Obrador's efforts while seeking to do the same thing,
Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform Is Signed by President
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador signed a bill into law on Sunday that will require all federal judges, including those on the Supreme Court, to be elected by popular vote.
Mexico's sweeping judicial overhaul formally takes effect
Mexico's judicial reform overhauling the country's courts, which will allow voters to elect judges, officially took effect on Sunday after the text of the constitutional changes was published in the government gazette.
Why Have Mexico's Judicial Reforms Upset Investors?
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's controversial judicial reforms making Mexico the world's only country to elect all its judges by popular vote have spooked financial markets and investors.
Mexico adopts judicial reform critics say is a hit to democracy
Outgoing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Sunday signed an overhaul of the country's judicial system that critics warn will weaken democracy. Why it matters: López Obrador says the constitutional reform,
Mexico president signs contested judicial reforms into law
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced Sunday that he had signed into law controversial judicial reforms making Mexico the world's only country to elect all its judges by popular vote.
No, Mexico’s Judicial Reform Isn’t a Risk to Democracy
Exceeding the two-thirds required supermajority, Mexico’s Senate has narrowly passed a constitutional reform package championed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO). It promises to overhaul the country’s justice system — today among the world’s most corrupt and inefficient.
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There’s a Better Way for Mexico to Elect Its Judges
On Sunday, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador signed into law a contentious slate of constitutional amendments ...
Mexico’s first female president will soon take office – her first challenge is to escape the shadow of her predecessor
Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador is days from retirement, yet his social media following continues to grow.
Opinion: High-stakes politics have us seeking normalcy. But what if uncertainty and crisis are the norm?
Mexican philosophers say the human experience is not one of stability and to distrust those, such as politicians, who claim ...
Mexican Peso edges lower ahead of central bank decisions
The Mexican Peso (MXN) edges lower on Tuesday morning after mildly retreating the prior day. This may be as a result of ...
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Mexico: Public Security under Military Control
Throughout Mexican history, the armed forces have taken on various roles in serving the state, but their modern involvement ...
Dangers of artificial intelligence arise in New Mexico amid presidential election
"We can create deepfake images of Taylor Swift endorsing Trump, or we can create other stories that look like real news but ...
Mexicans 'are part of Arizona's identity': Hobbs celebrates Mexican Independence Day
The Arizona State Capitol was lit up in green, white and red on Sunday night as it hosted the Mexican Independence Day ...
Politics has no role in selecting New Mexico State's next leader
It is critical the regents conduct their constitutional duty of selecting a president without interference or political ...
Mexican government buses migrants to US border as illegal immigration becomes top election issue
The Mexican government has started busing migrants directly to the U.S. border as part of a new program launched last month.