Mexico City: Mexico’s sweeping judicial reform, which introduces the election of judges, formally took effect on Sunday following its publication in the government gazette. This landmark change represents a significant legislative achievement for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as he nears the end of his term.
López Obrador, who has frequently clashed with judges he criticized as corrupt, argued that the overhaul is essential to better serve the public’s interests. Critics, however, warn that electing judges rather than appointing them could erode the judiciary’s political independence and undermine investor confidence.
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The reform, which has been a major focus for López Obrador, received approval from his allies in Congress and a majority of state legislatures earlier this month. The President signed a decree for the reform’s publication alongside his successor, Claudia Sheinbaum, in a video shared on social media.
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The publication in the government gazette marks the beginning of preparations for the first judicial elections, scheduled for next June, which will include federal judges and Supreme Court justices.
