Mexico's Judiciary Shake-Up: Judges Step Down Amid Reforms

Judge Margarita Rios, a member of Mexico's Supreme Court, announced her resignation, becoming the third to do so following constitutional reforms mandating judges to be elected. She will step down next August and does not intend to run for election.

In an unprecedented turn of events, Judge Margarita Rios of Mexico's Supreme Court has announced her resignation in response to recent constitutional reforms.

The reforms mandate that all judges must now be elected by popular vote. Rios, opting not to seek election, plans to step down next August.

Rios becomes the third judge in two days to resign following the legal shake-up, sparking discussions about its impact on Mexico's judiciary.

(With inputs from agencies.)