The proposal to elect federal judges by popular vote is seen by many experts as a threat to democracy and judicial independence in Mexico.
Julio Rios Figueroa stressed that the reforms could destabilize the judiciary, creating chaos and undermining the principle of checks and balances, crucial for democracy.
Critics contend that Lopez Obrador's reforms may enhance the Morena party's influence over the legal system, raising alarming questions about judicial autonomy.
The ongoing strikes by thousands of judicial workers reflect deep concerns that these changes could erode merit-based appointments and threaten the fairness of the judicial system.
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