Mexico’s Senate Approves Controversial Judiciary Reform

Mexico City/Panjab Post
In a decisive move, Mexico’s Senate has approved a major overhaul of the judiciary system, clearing the final hurdle for a reform championed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The bill, which passed with a narrow 86-41 vote, will shift from an appointment-based judiciary to an electoral system for judges, affecting over 7,000 positions nationwide. This reform follows a recent triumph in the lower house and is expected to pass easily through state legislatures, where the president’s party holds a strong majority. Amidst intense protests and clashes, the Senate’s approval marks a significant step towards implementing this transformative measure, potentially allowing voters to elect judges as soon as next year.