Controversial Judicial Reform Passes in Mexico's Lower House

Mexico's lower house has approved a judicial reform bill, pushing it towards the Senate. This reform, backed by President Lopez Obrador and his party Morena, aims to elect judges and reduce corruption, despite opposition and judicial worker strikes.

Mexico's lower house approved a judicial reform bill on Wednesday, moving it towards the Senate where it is expected to pass.

The bill's passage marks a key accomplishment for outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, whose party Morena pushed it through despite opposition resistance. The bill requires judges to be elected, reduces the number of Supreme Court judges, and shortens their terms.

Opponents argue the reform doesn't address issues with prosecutors and police. Judicial workers protested, leading to the lower house session being relocated to a sports complex. Following the passage, Mexico's peso currency dipped slightly.

(With inputs from agencies.)