### Veracruz Government Worker Denies Throwing Bottle at AMLO; Judiciary Employees Accuse Him
Jorge Cedillo Guevara, an employee of the Dirección General de Política Regional, under the Veracruz state government, denied allegations on September 22, 2024, of throwing a plastic bottle at President Andrés Manuel López Obrador during his visit to Casa Benito Juárez in Veracruz. Multiple social media videos show Cedillo Guevara involved in a scuffle with Federal Judiciary workers protesting during López Obrador’s visit, but he insists he only threw a bottle in self-defense after being attacked.
Cedillo Guevara claims that supporters of the president, including himself, were assaulted by judiciary employees present at the scene. “As soon as our president arrived, they began to attack us, not only verbally but physically. Bottles were thrown at us, and one hit my back. I retaliated incorrectly by throwing back my Electrolit bottle, which fortunately did not hit anyone as it bounced off an umbrella,” asserted Cedillo Guevara in a video.
The same day, workers from Circuitos Unidos – Movimiento de Trabajadores del Séptimo Circuito, requested Cedillo Guevara be terminated from the Secretaría de Gobierno. They accused him of inciting violence and committing aggressive acts during the protest.
President López Obrador was received with mixed reactions during his visit, with some protesters calling him a “dictator” and even throwing a water bottle that he managed to avoid. Videos of the incident quickly spread across social media platforms.
The National Association of Circuit Magistrates and District Judges of the Federal Judiciary (JUFED) condemned the violent provocations by alleged Morena supporters during what they described as a peaceful protest by judiciary workers.
Despite this incident, a national strike against judicial reform, organized by JUFED, continued and was scheduled to last until October 2, 2024. JUFED demanded a proper dialogue with the Federal Judiciary Council (CJF) to address their concerns about workers’ rights amid ongoing judicial reforms.
### Additional Coverage: Judicial Reform Sparks Nationwide Protests
The judicial reform proposed by the Mexican government has sparked significant unrest among judiciary workers, leading to a nationwide protest and a halt in judiciary activities since August 21, 2024. The reform aims to introduce changes to the Federal Judiciary, but workers argue it undermines their rights and fails to consider their input.
The Federal Judiciary Council (CJF) has extended the strike until October 2, 2024, following a close vote among its members. The Council agreed to maintain labor rights discussions with judiciary representatives but emphasized the need to uphold essential judicial functions during the strike.
The strike has led to a suspension of non-urgent judicial activities, causing significant disruptions. The CJF insists on addressing urgent cases to ensure constitutional rights are upheld during this period.
Judiciary representatives continue to push for reforms that respect workers’ rights. Meanwhile, the CJF aims to establish communications with the new Congress to find a balanced approach to judicial reform implementation.
This ongoing strike highlights the critical need for dialogue and mutual understanding between the government and judiciary workers to ensure fair and effective reforms in Mexico’s judicial system.
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