Unchecked Constitutional Reforms in Mexico

Mexico's Congress passed a constitutional reform making reforms 'unchallengeable,' prompting criticism as authoritarian. The approved measure, supported by the ruling party Morena, restricts the judiciary from reviewing these reforms. Controversially, it applies retroactively, impacting a recent judicial reform pending Supreme Court review.

The lower house of Mexico's Congress has approved a contentious constitutional reform late Wednesday, marking a significant step for the ruling party Morena and its allies. The reform, passed with a decisive majority, renders amendments to the constitution immune from judicial challenges.

Following the Senate's approval last week, the reform saw 340 votes in favor, 133 against, and one abstention in the lower house. Despite the ruling coalition's stronghold in Parliament, opposition members have decried the move as an authoritarian tactic, claiming it bypasses essential checks and balances.

Notably, the new legislation allows for retroactive enforcement, affecting a controversial judicial reform from last month. This development arrives as the Supreme Court is poised to determine the reform's constitutional validity.

(With inputs from agencies.)