Overview

• López Obrador paused diplomatic relations with US and Canadian embassies after their ambassadors criticized his judicial reform proposal.
• The reform includes electing judges by popular vote, which critics argue could undermine judicial independence.
• US Ambassador Ken Salazar warned the reform poses a risk to Mexico's democracy and trade relations.
• The pause in relations is not a formal diplomatic break but a call for respect from the US and Canada.
• The tension arises amid ongoing constitutional changes and previous diplomatic strains under López Obrador's administration.