## Demonstration in Support of the Judiciary in Tijuana
In Tijuana, amid calls of “Mexico listen, this is your fight,” hundreds of Federal Judiciary workers, including judges and magistrates, rallied against proposed reforms aiming to alter the structure of the judicial branch. This march is part of broader actions taken over the last few days, including a nationwide labor strike at the federal level.
Despite the strike, activity in Tijuana has only been partially halted. The Penal Justice Center remains operational, and urgent matters are still being addressed at other locations. Workers have noted the absence of support from their union during this period.
Circuit Magistrate Matilde del Carmen González Barbosa warned that, should the reforms be approved, individual appeals could be lodged with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to challenge the new regulations, specifically those involving judicial voting.
The protest began at the Federal Judiciary’s premises and proceeded along Paseo de los Héroes, reaching the city’s first opened penal court building before returning to the starting point. Chanting phrases like “If the people are informed, the reform won’t pass” and “Judicial Power: neither partisan nor for sale,” the demonstrators expressed their discontent.
The march also saw participation from legal professionals and civil society groups, such as the National Civic Front of the Pink Tide. Magistrate González Barbosa added that they would pursue a civil lawsuit alongside other societal groups against the overrepresentation of Morena and its allies in the National Congress.
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### Secondary Article: Rising Concerns Over Judiciary Reforms in Mexico
Amidst the turmoil, concerns over the judicial reforms’ implications extend beyond Tijuana. Reports indicate similar marches and protests are taking place in other major cities across Mexico. Notably, magistrates and judges in Mexico City held a significant demonstration echoing the sentiments of their Tijuana counterparts, calling for the independence of the judiciary to be preserved.
Moreover, investment confidence in Baja California has been shaken, with the local Business Coordinating Council (CCE) expressing worries about the reforms’ potential economic impact. This sentiment has been reflected in other states, where business leaders and investors are closely monitoring the situation.
The ongoing unrest highlights the broader national tension regarding proposed changes to the judiciary, with various stakeholders expressing fears over potential politicization and diminished judicial autonomy.
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