Mass Resignation of Mexico's Supreme Court Justices Over Judicial Election Reforms

Eight justices resign in protest of new reforms requiring judges to be elected, sparking tensions and concerns over judicial independence.

Eight out of eleven justices on Mexico's Supreme Court have resigned following a judicial reform mandating elections for judges.
The resignations are a response to a constitutional overhaul that critics argue threatens the judiciary's independence by making judges subject to political influence.
The reform, initiated by former President López Obrador and supported by current President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to combat corruption but has faced significant opposition.
Business groups and international partners like the U.S. and Canada have expressed concerns that the reforms could undermine the rule of law and investor confidence.
The Supreme Court is set to review a proposal challenging the reform, while the resigning justices have emphasized their departure does not imply acceptance of the reforms' constitutionality.