### Oaxaca Makes Historic Move by Approving Judicial Reform in Five Minutes
In an unprecedented session, the Oaxaca State Congress swiftly approved the Federal Judicial Power (PJF) constitutional reform in less than five minutes. This makes Oaxaca the first state legislature in Mexico to endorse President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s initiative, which was originally presented on February 5, 2024. The approval occurred around 4 AM on September 11, 2024, just hours after the Senate greenlit the reform.
Out of 42 legislators, 41 voted in favor of the reform, including representatives from the National Action Party (PAN), Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), and the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD). The reform was also supported by 23 members of the Morena party, supplemented by three from the Labor Party (PT), one from the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM), along with two representatives from local parties, Unidad Popular (PUP) and Nueva Alianza (PANAL).
The Oaxaca Congress issued a statement highlighting its commitment to analyze, discuss, and approve the reform sent by the National Congress. “Oaxaca is the first state to endorse the Judicial Reform. By unanimous vote in an extraordinary session, the LXV Legislature approved the reform, granting the people the right to decide on judges and ministers, addressing a historic debt with justice in Mexico,” said Sergio López Sánchez, President of the Political Coordination Board in Oaxaca.
Governor Salomón Jara Cruz echoed this sentiment, praising the unanimous vote as a significant step towards achieving a democratic and independent justice system. He thanked the legislators for their dedication to social justice.
The constitutional reform requires approval from at least 17 state legislatures before it can be ratified and published in the Official Journal of the Federation.
### Additional News on Judicial Reform in Mexico
In parallel developments, the National Congress has been intensely debating the broader implications of the Federal Judicial Reform. On the national level, the majority coalition led by Morena and its allies recently approved the reform in both general and specific terms. There have been mixed reactions from various stakeholders, including legal experts and civil rights organizations, who have called for continued dialogue to ensure the reform aligns with democratic principles.
Protests and counter-protests have erupted in different parts of the country as stakeholders, including judges and legal professionals, voice their opinions on the reform. A notable incident occurred outside an alternate Senate location, where tensions flared between protesters and riot police. The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN) has appealed for calm and constructive discussion.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for more updates on this evolving story and other impactful reforms shaping Mexico’s future.