### LXVI Legislature to Commence with “Most Ambitious and Dangerous” Change Agenda: Clemente Castañeda
Senator Clemente Castañeda Hoeflich from the Movimiento Ciudadano party has stated that the LXVI Legislature, which began its ordinary session period this Sunday, is set to start with the most ambitious and dangerous change agenda in contemporary Mexican history.
Castañeda expressed deep concern over the proposed judicial reform, which he argues undermines judicial independence and does not improve access to justice for ordinary people. He believes that the objective is to control the judiciary at all costs.
He also voiced worries about the continued militarization of public security without a civil security framework, jeopardizing entire communities under siege from organized crime. This comment refers to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s initiative to incorporate the National Guard into the Ministry of National Defense.
The senator criticized the practice of preventive detention without trial as a blanket solution to crime, highlighting the lack of effort to improve the country’s investigation, intelligence, and justice systems.
Castañeda also took a stand against the possible dissolution of autonomous organizations such as the National Institute for Transparency. He warned that destroying such entities could threaten human rights and reverse historical gains made by citizens, noting that many current majority lawmakers once supported these institutions.
He concluded by warning that if these reforms are passed, it could lead to the destruction of democracy from within, ushering in what he termed a “constitutional autocracy.”
### Additional Insights: The Discussion Around Judicial and Security Reforms
**Reactions to the Judicial Reform Proposal**
Further reactions to the judicial reform proposal highlight widespread concern. Legal experts and opposition parties argue that the proposed changes aim to diminish the independence of the judiciary, making it more susceptible to political control. Critics emphasize the importance of maintaining checks and balances to prevent any form of authoritarian rule.
**Militarization of Public Security**
The debate over the National Guard’s incorporation into the Ministry of National Defense has sparked significant controversy. Human rights advocates are particularly vocal, insisting that militarization is not the solution to Mexico’s chronic crime issues. They advocate for strengthening civil institutions to ensure long-term public safety and community trust.
**Preventive Detention Practice**
Recent data on preventive detention in Mexico reveals a troubling trend of prolonged detentions without trial, which critics argue violates human rights norms. Legal reform advocates are pushing for improved investigative procedures and intelligence capabilities to address the root causes of crime effectively, rather than relying on mass detentions.
**Autonomous Institutions Under Threat**
The potential dissolution of autonomous bodies like the National Institute for Transparency has been met with strong resistance from various civil society groups. They warn that such moves could undermine transparency, accountability, and citizens’ trust in government, potentially erasing decades of progress in building a more open society.
As the LXVI Legislature moves forward, these contentious issues will likely dominate political discourse, shaping the future of Mexico’s democratic and civil landscape.
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