**The President’s Scorn Will Become Law**
It’s no secret that the President of the Republic, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), harbors scorn for the Judiciary. This public disdain has been emphasized repeatedly in his daily morning conferences, especially following the departure of Arturo Zaldívar Lelo de Larrea, a staunch supporter of AMLO, from the presidency of the Supreme Court of Justice.
The President’s apparent discomfort with sharing power extends to the Judiciary. The Legislative branch, dominated by his party, poses no obstacle for him. However, the Judiciary, which safeguards the Constitution, has been a bulwark against some of his unilateral reforms. Despite appointing five of the eleven Supreme Court justices—José Luis González Alcántara Carrancá, Yasmín Esquivel Mossa, Ana Margarita Ríos Farjat, Loretta Ortiz Ahlf, and Lenia Batres Guadarrama—AMLO has labeled some of them as traitors for not aligning with his directives.
AMLO seeks control over all branches of government. He aims to influence the Judiciary, having already dominated the Executive and Legislative branches. His loyalist Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, set to be the next President, has echoed his reform initiatives. Ignacio Mier Velazco, another AMLO ally, has also spearheaded the judicial reform agenda in the Legislative. Despite protests from Judiciary workers and public outcry, the reform is set to be determined next week.
The culmination of these efforts is anticipated by September 1, coinciding with the new legislature, ensuring AMLO’s party and its allies have the majority needed to approve constitutional changes. President-elect Sheinbaum appears aligned with continuing AMLO’s vision, potentially leading to a more centralized and less autonomous Judiciary.
Justice Luis María Aguilar Morales has highlighted the dangers, warning that without an independent Supreme Court, the country could slip into authoritarianism as power consolidates further.
In summary, AMLO’s intent to reshape the Judiciary in alignment with his doctrines poses risks to the separation of powers and could alter Mexico’s democratic structure profoundly.
**Additional Insights**
– *Judiciary Workers Defend Rights*: In the face of impending reforms, judiciary employees are organizing indefinite strikes to protect their labor rights and resist changes they believe undermine judicial independence.
– *U.S. Concerns Over Reforms*: The U.S. Embassy has voiced concerns that judicial reforms could weaken Mexico’s democracy and potentially benefit organized crime.
– *Legislative Developments*: The San Lázaro Commission recently passed a reform transferring control of the National Guard to the SEDENA, indicating broader shifts in Mexico’s governance structures.
The situation remains fluid as legislators prepare to finalize the judicial reforms, signaling significant changes ahead for Mexico’s political landscape. Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for the latest updates.