Mexican President Condemns U.S. Ambassador's Critique of Judicial Reform

Mexico's president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, has strongly criticized U.S. ambassador Ken Salazar for his remarks about a proposed judicial reform bill. The reform, which aims to elect judges by popular vote, has sparked controversy with Salazar calling it a threat to Mexican democracy. Tensions are rising between the two nations.

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador condemned the U.S. ambassador's critique of his judicial reform bill as disrespectful, pointing to the U.S.'s historical 'interventionist policy' in the Americas.

U.S. ambassador Ken Salazar had labeled the proposed judicial overhaul, which proposes electing judges by popular vote, as a threat to Mexican democracy in a letter posted on social media. At his morning press conference, Lopez Obrador defended the reform, set for a congressional vote in September, asserting it would combat judicial corruption.

Describing Salazar's comments as 'reckless,' Lopez Obrador stressed Mexico's sovereignty, rejecting any foreign intervention. Salazar's remarks signify an escalation in tensions over the judicial reform between Mexico and its largest trading partner.

(With inputs from agencies.)