### Primary Article: Protesters Briefly Block Otay Commercial Gate
On Tuesday morning, dozens of demonstrators gathered at the Otay Commercial Gate to protest in support of the Federal Judiciary (PJF) and express opposition to recently approved reforms. The protest coincided with various nationwide marches and demonstrations marking the inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo as President of Mexico.
This event was the third road blockage in the week by PJF workers. The demonstration began at Bulevar Bellas Artes, where a table was set up to collect signatures for a legal amparo against the approved reforms. Protesters then moved to the customs facility.
Carlos Atilano, representing the Tijuana Bar Association (CAT), explained that their aim is to halt the implementation of the reform. “We want the electoral body to refrain from implementing the necessary measures for the reform’s validity and to desist from proceeding with the election of judges and magistrates,” Atilano Peña said.
The Otay Commercial Gate was temporarily closed for about 15 minutes while demonstrators chanted slogans like “She is not our President,” “Tijuana, hold on, the resistance is rising,” and “Sir, Madam, do not be indifferent, Mexico needs independent justice.” Subsequent to this, they blocked Bulevar Bellas Artes leading to Tijuana International Airport, near the Sentri lane for vehicular entry to the United States.
### Secondary Article: More Protests Over Judicial Reforms
In related news, as reported by multiple sources, the protests in support of the Federal Judiciary continue to escalate across Mexico. Demonstrations have erupted in cities from Mexico City to Guadalajara, with participants calling for judicial independence and expressing concerns about the reforms’ potential impact on the judiciary’s autonomy.
One protester in Mexico City stated, “It’s not just about the reforms; it’s about safeguarding the democratic process and ensuring that the judiciary remains an independent entity free from political influence.”
In Guadalajara, similar sentiments were echoed by the local legal community. “These reforms put our judiciary at risk of becoming a political tool. We must resist these changes to protect our democratic institutions,” said a local attorney.
Furthermore, the National Electoral Institute (INE) is also in the spotlight as it prepares for the upcoming elections of judges, magistrates, and ministers, even though the budget for these elections has yet to be defined. This development has led to further scrutiny and debate over how the electoral process will be managed under the new reforms.
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