Mexico's Congress Approves Sweeping Judiciary Reforms

Mexico's lower house of Congress approved significant judiciary reforms by a large majority. The ruling party supports these changes, which involve electing judges but face opposition concerns over their implications. The bill now moves to the Senate for further debate. The reform aims to address accountability and corruption issues.

Mexico's lower house of Congress has given the green light to a comprehensive overhaul of the country's judiciary system, a move hailed by the ruling party but criticized as risky by the opposition. Following the approval, the bill will head to the Senate for further discussion and is expected to pass, albeit with a narrower margin.

"We've achieved a civic feat," stated Ricardo Monreal, lower house leader for the ruling Morena party, celebrating the legislative victory. The reform, anticipated to be enacted later in September, aims to elect judges and has been pushed through during President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's final term.

This legislative push has sparked protests from judicial workers and divided public opinion, primarily concerning its potential impact on corruption and accountability. As the constitutional reform advances, financial markets and international relations with the United States remain vigilant over Mexico's new judiciary landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)