**Segob Publishes Judicial Reform; “We Need Justice for Everyone”: AMLO**
On September 15, 2024, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador signed the decree to publish the much-anticipated Judicial Reform in the Official Gazette of the Federation during a visit to the Calakmul archaeological site in Campeche. The reform received the green light from 23 local congresses last week and was declared constitutional by the Chamber of Deputies on September 13.
Just hours before attending the ceremony commemorating the 214th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence fight, the president signed the decree at the National Palace. He was accompanied by President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who he introduced as an honorary witness.
In a video released on his X account, López Obrador reiterated that the purpose of this reform is to enhance the Judicial Branch, wanting to ensure justice for everyone, eliminate corruption, and emphasize that no one is above the law.
“We need a genuine rule of law and must end the pretense that we live in a democracy when, in fact, an oligarchy has been in control. The people now decide and enforce the constitutional right to change their government,” said López Obrador.
The reform will allow citizens to elect justices of the nation’s Supreme Court, higher court magistrates, and judges across various levels of the judicial system in federal elections.
President López Obrador, alongside Claudia Sheinbaum, officially signed the reform on this historic day, which will be published in the Official Gazette. The reform signifies a major step toward judicial transparency and citizen involvement in Mexico.
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**Additional Coverage: Protests Continue Against Judicial Reform**
Amid the government’s push for judicial reform, protests have erupted across the country, with critics arguing that the changes undermine judicial independence. Demonstrators claim “the government is shooting itself in the foot” by attempting to control the Judicial Branch, warning of potential setbacks to democratic principles.
In Mexico City, protestors gathered in front of the National Palace, holding signs and calling for the preservation of judicial autonomy. Legal analysts have also voiced concerns, suggesting that the reform could concentrate power in the executive branch.
Despite the backlash, the government maintains that the reforms are essential to eradicate corruption and bring justice closer to the people. Authorities continue to advocate for the changes, promising enhanced accountability and transparency within the judiciary.
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