Mexico President Signs Contested Law to Elect All Judges

Mexico President Signs Controversial Law to Elect All Judges and Magistrates

Bill Backed by Ruling Party Raises Concerns over Judicial Independence

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has signed into law a controversial bill that could significantly alter the country's judicial system. The law, which was backed by the ruling Morena party, reforms the process for selecting judges and magistrates, giving more power to elected officials.

Under the new law, all judges and magistrates will be elected by popular vote, rather than being appointed by the Judicial Council, as was the previous practice. The law also establishes a new National Judicial Council, which will be responsible for overseeing the election process.

Critics of the law argue that it will undermine the independence of the judiciary, as judges will be more likely to rule in favor of the party that elected them, rather than upholding the law. They also argue that the law will open the door to corruption, as candidates for judicial positions will be able to raise funds from special interests.

Supporters of the law argue that it will make the judiciary more democratic and accountable. They also argue that the law will help to reduce corruption by making the selection process more transparent.

The law has been met with mixed reactions from the Mexican public. Some people support the law, believing that it will improve the judiciary. Others oppose the law, fearing that it will undermine the independence of the courts.

The law is likely to face legal challenges. The opposition National Action Party (PAN) has already announced that it will file a lawsuit against the law, arguing that it is unconstitutional.

The outcome of the legal challenges is uncertain. However, the law is a significant development in Mexican politics and could have a major impact on the country's judicial system.