### Primary Article: CJF Ends National Strike of Judges and Magistrates After Nearly a Month
The Executive Secretary of the Federal Judiciary Council (CJF), Magistrate Juan Carlos Guzmán Rosas, announced on September 18, 2024, the end of the national labor strike in federal courts and tribunals, which began on August 21 of the same year.
“In light of the session held today by the full CJF, a majority vote has led to the following decisions: 1. A work meeting is to be scheduled with various judicial associations and unions on September 20, 2024, at 9:00 AM at a location yet to be determined. 2. The suspension of terms and deadlines in federal judicial bodies and administrative areas will be lifted on Monday, September 23, 2024,” stated Guzmán Rosas’ circular.
The decision to resume work was passed with a 5-2 vote, ending the strike initiated by federal judges and magistrates against the judicial reform. Sources indicated that the counselors voting for the resumption included José Alfonso Montalvo Martínez, Sergio Javier Molina Martínez, Bernardo Bátiz y Vázquez, Verónica De Gyves Zárate, and Celia Maya García.
The National Association of Circuit Magistrates and District Judges of the Federal Judicial Branch (JUFED) had previously requested a dialogue to ensure judicial workers’ labor rights, which was agreed upon.
Amidst the strike, the CJF had reaffirmed the right of its members to protest while maintaining that administrative areas would continue their operations normally. During this period, essential cases related to personal freedom and integrity, among others, were still attended to ensure access to justice.
### Secondary Article: Ongoing Legal Reforms Spark Controversy Among Mexican Judiciary
The recent judicial reform in Mexico has sparked significant debate and unrest among its judiciary members. A national strike, started on August 21, 2024, by federal judges and magistrates, has brought the judicial system to a standstill. The reform, critiqued for potential threats to judicial independence, led to a month-long shutdown of federal courts, causing delays in numerous cases and legal processes.
Federal judges and magistrates organized the protest to voice concerns over changes perceived to undermine judicial autonomy. The Federal Judiciary Council (CJF) engaged in collaborative discussions with various judicial associations and unions to address these concerns.
While the strike has since ended as of September 18, 2024, the legal community continues to express dissent and calls for revisions to ensure judicial independence is preserved. The dialogue between the CJF and judicial representatives is expected to continue, potentially influencing future reforms and the administration of justice in Mexico.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for more detailed updates and analysis on this evolving issue.