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Mexico’s Lower House Sets Weekend Hearings, Eyes Tuesday Vote on Amparo Reform

Morena scheduled brief, tightly capped forums, prompting opposition claims of restricted debate.

Overview

  • Jucopo president Ricardo Monreal detailed a route with public hearings on Friday, Saturday and Monday, a commission vote Monday evening, and two Tuesday sessions to first publicize and then debate a possible approval.
  • A registration microsite opened only for hours and capped speakers at 15 per commission with an 8 p.m. cutoff, drawing complaints that access was sharply limited.
  • PRI announced it will boycott the hearings as a simulation, while PAN said its attendance depends on whether critical voices are allowed to participate.
  • Monreal rejected accusations of a fast track or procedural shortcuts, asserting the legislative process is being followed.
  • Opposition figures warn the draft would toughen rules on suspensions and narrow legitimate interest to sue, as the chamber also lines up a packed week to process fiscal measures.