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Mexico’s Deputies Move to Fix Retroactivity in Amparo Overhaul

Chamber leaders commit to a careful review that brings the bill into line with Article 14.

Overview

  • The Senate approved changes to the Ley de Amparo and inserted a last‑minute transitory applying the reform to cases already in progress.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum disavowed the retroactivity clause, stressing that laws cannot operate to citizens’ detriment.
  • Morena floor leader Ricardo Monreal said there will be no fast track and indicated deputies intend to correct the clause to conform with the Constitution.
  • PAN leaders announced a wave of citizen amparos against the measure, as civil society groups warned of weakened suspensions and a narrower standard for legítimo interés.
  • The package includes digitalization of proceedings, extended ruling timelines to 60–90 days, and limits on suspensions in cases involving UIF account freezes, money‑laundering, and fiscal enforcement.