Mexico Enacts Controversial Judicial Reform to Elect Judges by Popular Vote

President López Obrador signs constitutional amendments amid protests and international criticism, with first elections set for June 2025.

The reform allows for the popular election of all judges, including Supreme Court justices, a first in Mexico's history.
Critics argue the changes undermine judicial independence and could lead to political and criminal influence over the judiciary.
Protests erupted, and 55,000 judicial employees went on strike, fearing the amendments would harm democracy and judicial impartiality.
The reform was a key part of the ruling Morena party's platform, which won a landslide victory in the June elections.
Concerns have been raised about the potential negative impact on investor confidence and the risk of executive overreach.