“Mexico introduces the electability of judges through judicial reform In Mexico, a judicial reform that allows voters to elect judges came into effect. President López Obrador considers it necessary to fight corruption, but opponents fear the impact on the independence of the judiciary.”, — write on: unn.ua
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On Sunday, a judicial reform that gives voters the right to choose judges officially took effect in Mexico. The text of the constitutional changes was published in the Government Gazette.
This reform was an important legislative achievement in the final phase of Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s presidency. The president, who has regularly criticized judges for corruption, says reform is necessary to improve the justice system. However, opponents fear that the election of judges may undermine the independence of the judicial system and affect the confidence of investors.
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