## Judicial Reform Arrives at the Senate
On September 4, 2024, José Gerardo Rodolfo Fernández Noroña, President of the Senate’s Board of Directors, announced the arrival of the constitutional reform concerning the Federal Judicial Branch (PJF) to the Senate. This reform was sent from the Chamber of Deputies and is set to be voted on in committee on the same day.
Ernestina Godoy Ramos and Minerva Citlalli Hernández Mora, members of the Morena parliamentary group, were elected as presidents of the Constitutional Points and Legislative Studies commissions, respectively, on September 3, 2024. Both have been chosen by President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo for prominent roles in her upcoming government, which starts on October 1, 2024.
**Chamber of Deputies Vote**
The reform was approved by the Chamber of Deputies after 17 hours of discussion. The approval came from 357 members of Morena, the Green Party, and the Labor Party, with 130 votes against from the opposition. The discussion included over 610 reservations presented by the opposition. The approved document was then sent to the Senate for further review and potential approval.
**Fernández Noroña’s Statements**
During a press conference, Fernández Noroña noted that the reform would be first addressed in committees and estimated that it would be read for the first time on September 10, 2024. The Senate plenary session would then discuss it on September 11, 2024. If approved, the reform would move to the state congresses and eventually be published in the Official Gazette. Fernández Noroña expressed confidence that the “fourth transformation” movement already had the necessary qualified majority in the Senate for approval.
## Additional News on the Topic
### AMLO Celebrates Judicial Reform Approval in Chamber of Deputies
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) celebrated the approval of the judicial reform in the Chamber of Deputies. He emphasized the importance of this reform for Mexico’s transformation. AMLO stated, “This reform is essential for ensuring that the judiciary is more democratic and less influenced by economic power.”
### Political Reactions and Potential Implications
This judicial reform aims to change how judges are chosen, opting for popular elections. Political analysts predict that this change could significantly shift the power dynamics within the judiciary and enhance its accountability to the public.
### Threats of Political Trial
Following the reform’s approval, some senators including Batres, Esquivel, and Ortiz have threatened other ministers with a political trial if they protest against the judicial reform. This threat underscores the contentious nature of the reform within political circles.
### Summary
With the “fourth transformation” movement having a qualified majority in the Senate, the approval of the judicial reform seems likely. Once approved by the state congresses, the reform promises to reshape Mexico’s judiciary by making it more transparent and accountable to the people. Political developments will be closely monitored as this significant reform progresses through the legislative process.