## Certainty Required for Investment; Judicial Reform Should Not Advance, Says Lawyer
The ongoing judicial reform in Mexico is causing significant concern among investors, according to Álvaro Montaño, a business lawyer and former president of Grupo Unidos por Tijuana. Montaño supports the stance of the Business Coordinating Council, which has indicated that proposed changes to the judicial system have led to a halt in investment processes.
“The foreign and national investors need certainty to invest,” Montaño said. “They require assurance that their investments will be recoverable, and unclear rules can deter them from investing in Mexico.”
Though activities within the Federal Judicial Power have slowed down, Montaño assures that local justice remains operational. “Local courts are still functioning,” he emphasized. “Any pause in their activity can affect industries dealing with sensitive legal issues.”
The uncertainty stemming from the judicial reform has also led to calls for its reconsideration, as the proposed changes are perceived to aim at subjugating the judicial branch to executive control.
### Additional Article: Ongoing Judicial Standoff Prompts Economic Concerns
Reports indicate that the proposed judicial reform in Mexico continues to face significant opposition from various sectors, including the business community. Salas Bravo, another prominent legal expert, mentioned that while the judiciary needs reform, the current presidential proposal seems to focus more on replacing existing personnel with government-aligned individuals, which could jeopardize judicial independence.
Echoing these sentiments, economist Díaz González warned that such a “radical” reform could have severe implications for the Mexican economy, potentially undermining investor confidence and leading to economic instability. The Federal Judicial Power’s ongoing strike in Tijuana further underscores the gravity of the situation, as judicial inaction could negatively impact local businesses and industries.
In other related news, the increasing prevalence of cybercrimes in Baja California is causing alarm. The Canieti has reported a rise in incidents where artificial intelligence is used for telephone scams, urging residents to avoid responding to unknown numbers.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for further updates and in-depth analysis on this evolving story.