Mexico Ushers In Judicial Reform Allowing Voters to Elect Judges

Mexico's judicial reform, which allows voters to elect judges, took effect on Sunday following its publication in the government gazette. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, nearing the end of his term, championed the measure amid controversy over its impact on judicial independence and investor confidence.

Mexico's groundbreaking judicial reform, enabling voters to elect judges, officially commenced on Sunday after being published in the government gazette.

This legislative victory comes as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador concludes his term. Advocates argue the reform will better serve citizens, though critics worry about diminished judicial independence and impacted investor confidence.

Lopez Obrador, alongside his successor Claudia Sheinbaum, oversaw the decree's signing in a social media video. Preparations now begin for the first federal judicial elections, including Supreme Court justices, scheduled for next June.

(With inputs from agencies.)