Mexico Faces Turmoil Over Proposed Judicial Elections

Protests erupt as outgoing President López Obrador pushes controversial reforms to elect judges, raising fears of compromised judicial independence.

Thousands of demonstrators, including court employees and students, block Congress in Mexico City.
The proposed reforms would replace appointed judges with those elected by popular vote.
Critics argue the changes would politicize the judiciary and undermine democratic checks and balances.
The reforms have strained Mexico's relations with the US and Canada, leading to a diplomatic pause.
Market concerns over the reforms have caused the peso to depreciate significantly.