Overview

• 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.