**Luis María Aguilar Resigns as Justice of Mexico’s Supreme Court**
Luis María Aguilar Morales, Justice of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) of Mexico, has submitted his resignation effective August 31, 2025. Aguilar, appointed on December 1, 2009, by then-President Felipe Calderón, cited constitutional amendments as a catalyst for his departure in a letter addressed to José Gerardo Rodolfo Fernández Noroña, president of the Senate’s Board of Directors.
Aguilar expressed his intent to step down: “Every cycle must come to a close, especially when legislative changes require it.” He announced he would formally resign on November 30, 2024, when his original term was to conclude.
Aguilar has been pivotal in resolving complex issues before Mexico’s Constitutional Court, focusing on justice and human rights protection. He was appointed to the SCJN on December 1, 2009, and served as the Court’s and the Federal Judiciary Council’s president from January 2, 2015, to December 31, 2018.
**Who is Luis María Aguilar Morales?**
Luis María Aguilar Morales was born on November 4, 1949, in Mexico City. He graduated with a Law degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Since 2009, Aguilar has served on the SCJN, showcasing years of legal experience and leadership, including as the president of both the Supreme Court and the Federal Judiciary Council.
Aguilar has held numerous key positions in the Federal Judiciary, including General Counsel to the Presidency of the SCJN and Administrative Secretary of Communication. He has been associated with the judiciary since July 1985, providing invaluable expertise and governance.
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**Supreme Court Drama and Reforms Stir Mexican Legal and Political Spheres**
Recent developments in Mexico’s judiciary have captured national attention. The resignation of Luis María Aguilar is part of broader constitutional changes impacting the country’s highest court. This period of reform aims to fine-tune the balance of power within Mexico’s governmental framework, drawing both praise and critique.
Another notable change is the resignation of Justice González Alcántara, who commented that “passions prevailed over reason,” hinting at internal conflicts within the judicial system. Meanwhile, the Chamber of Deputies has approved measures to constitutionally safeguard reforms, revealing a legislative push towards a redefined judicial landscape.
As Mexico navigates through these judicial transformations, the implications for future governance and the protection of human rights remain a focal point for both the citizens and legal experts alike. The country’s efforts to update and strengthen its constitutional framework aim to reflect its democratic values, though not without controversy or disagreement among its leaders.