Mexico's judicial reform plan continues to face opposition

The reform, proposed by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, has created tensions with the United States and worried foreign investors. The temporary injunction preventing lawmakers from discussing and voting on the reform was issued by Judge Martha Eugenia Magaña López in Morelos state.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Photo: REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

The reform would allow about 7,000 judges, magistrates and justices to be elected, reduce experience and age requirements, and reduce the size of the nation's highest court.

The judge's ban is in effect until September 4, when the court will decide whether to make it permanent. However, Mexico's Congress has overturned similar orders in the past, so it's possible that it will debate reforms.

Mexican House of Representatives President Ricardo Monreal declared that Congress would not comply with these rulings and would only "serve the voters."

Incumbent President Obrador argues that the current justice system “serves the interests of organized crime” and needs a comprehensive overhaul to eliminate corruption. President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, who takes office on October 1, supports the reform to combat impunity.

The reform has also increased tensions between Mexico and the United States and Canada. President Obrador said he has suspended relations with the Canadian and U.S. embassies because of criticism of the reform.

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