### Judicial Workers in Mexico May Appeal to International Bodies Against Reforms
Workers of Mexico’s Federal Judiciary continue their third week of partial strikes in protest against a proposed reform by the Mexican president. The suggested changes have sparked a significant backlash, with workers considering international appeals to challenge the new guidelines, as stated by Matilde del Carmen González Barbosa, a magistrate from the Fourth Circuit of Tijuana.
“Judges like us would be dismissed without cause. That’s what awaits Mexico—judges appointed by the majority political party, who will be the ones responsible for delivering justice. We will continue our defense in international venues,” González Barbosa declared.
Local judicial workers in Tijuana are currently seeking to join a new union due to the perceived lack of support in their current setup. Jorge Salazar Cadena, another circuit magistrate, emphasized that the reform undermines the separation of powers and the rule of law.
Next week, the Senate will vote on the proposal, which includes public voting on judges and magistrates and the establishment of “faceless judges,” among other changes. Currently, the ruling party Morena, along with its allies, holds 85 seats in the Senate. Their opposition controls 43 seats.
“We are at the mercy of the legislative process […] It seems we are one vote away from either passing or stopping the judicial reform,” said Salazar Cadena.
After being approved in a late-night extraordinary session by the majority in the Chamber of Deputies earlier this week, the workers have initiated their third week of partial strikes. Judges and magistrates are increasingly joining the protests.
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In related developments, protests have ramped up as judicial workers voice their concerns over potential job security and independence issues stemming from the reforms. Critics argue that the proposed changes could lead to highly politicized judicial appointments, thereby compromising impartiality and justice delivery in the country.
There’s also growing apprehension about the figure of “faceless judges,” which might jeopardize transparency and accountability in the judiciary. As the Senate vote looms, both supporters and opponents of the reform are ramping up their campaigns to sway the decision.
Jorge Salazar Cadena reiterated the stakes involved, highlighting that Mexico could face a future where judicial decisions are heavily influenced by political affiliations, further eroding trust in the judicial system.
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