Mexican Ruling Party Nears Supermajority After Opposition Defections
Morena's potential constitutional changes spark concerns over judicial independence and political power consolidation.
- Two senators from the opposition PRD joined Morena, bringing the ruling party within one seat of a Senate supermajority.
- Morena already holds a supermajority in the lower house, allowing for significant legislative influence.
- Proposed judicial reforms include electing judges, which critics argue could politicize the judiciary.
- Outgoing President López Obrador's Plan C aims to pass 18 constitutional amendments before leaving office.
- The U.S. and Canada have expressed concerns over the potential impact on democracy and bilateral relations.
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