### “They Can Convene in Hell, but Not in San Lázaro,” Say PJF Workers to Monreal
On September 3, 2024, Patricia Aguayo Bernal, the secretary of the Tenth Collegiate Court on Labor Matters and spokesperson for the base workers of the Federal Judiciary (PJF), issued a fiery response to Ricardo Monreal Ávila, the president of the Coordination Board (JUCOPO) at San Lázaro. Monreal had advised lawmakers from the Morena coalition and its allies—the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM) and the Labor Party (PT)—to refrain from provoking the PJF workers or forcibly entering the Chamber of Deputies of the Union Congress.
Ricardo Monreal, in a video on his social media account, stated that the judicial reform would indeed be discussed, suggesting the use of alternate venues if necessary. This statement came amid rising tensions as more than 700 PJF workers had been camping outside the Federal Justice Palace of San Lázaro since August 21, 2024. As of early morning on September 3, they closed various access points to the Chamber of Deputies to prevent legislators from entering to discuss the judicial reform proposal.
Defiantly, Aguayo Bernal declared, “For us, they can convene in hell if they want, but they will not convene here in the Chamber of Deputies today or tomorrow.” Her statement echoes the PJF workers’ determination to keep lawmakers from proceeding with their planned discussions on the reform.
In light of these developments, the political landscape remains tense as opposition parties and worker groups push back against proposed judicial reforms.
#### Secondary Article: PAN Calls for Opposition Unity to Block Judicial Reform in Senate
On September 2, 2024, just a day before the PJF workers ramped up their protests at San Lázaro, the National Action Party (PAN) made a call to its opposition counterparts to unite against the government’s proposed judicial reform in the Senate. PAN leaders argued that the reform threatens the independence of the judiciary and vowed to use all available legislative tactics to halt its progress.
#### Preparations for Luis Miguel’s Concert in Tijuana
Amid the political turmoil, another event capturing public attention is the preparation for Luis Miguel’s upcoming concert in Tijuana. Scheduled for later this month, the concert is anticipated to draw large crowds, offering a momentary escape from the prevailing political tensions.
#### Controversial Amendment in CDMX Constitution
In other news, on September 2, 2024, Marti Batres, a prominent political figure, has stirred controversy by decreeing the removal of “respect for private property” from the Mexico City Constitution. The decision has sparked a wave of criticism from property owners and political analysts, questioning the broader implications of such a move.
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