**Federal Judiciary Council Ends Work Stoppage, Implements Salary Deductions for Absentees**
The Federal Judiciary Council has concluded the work stoppage across courts nationwide as of October 23, 2024. In a vote of four to three, the council decided that employees who fail to show up for work starting October 24 will face salary deductions. This decision comes after a session where the council’s majority confirmed the continuation of activities, as outlined in Circular 22/2024 issued on October 16. The council emphasized the necessity for judicial processes to resume fully, with administrative measures in place to ensure optimal judicial operations.
The decision was supported by council members Bernardo Bátiz Vázquez, Eva Verónica De Gyvés Zárate, Celia Maya GarcÃa, and Sergio Javier Molina MartÃnez. In opposition were Minister President Norma Lucia Piña Hernández, Lilia Mónica López Benitez, and José Alfonso Montalvo Martinez. The votes underscore differing perspectives within the council regarding the work stoppage initially endorsed by 809 members of the National Association of Circuit Magistrates and District Judges.
**Additional Insights: Recent Developments in Mexico’s Judicial and Political Sphere**
Beyond the judiciary’s procedural decisions, significant political initiatives are underway. Claudia Sheinbaum is slated to transform a portion of Tijuana, previously a judicial hub, into a new university campus. Meanwhile, the National Electoral Institute (INE) has confirmed the continuation of the federal judiciary’s electoral process amidst ongoing changes. In legislative news, Senate committees recently approved measures to fortify constitutional reforms, a move that has sparked widespread discussions throughout Mexico.
Reports also highlight a recent operation rescuing filmmakers stranded in Baja California’s desert, a reminder of the diverse challenges faced across the region. These developments signal active political and legal maneuvers shaping the country’s future.