Unionized federal court workers strike over reforms that would make all judges stand for election, outside a federal court in Mexico City, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Unionized federal court workers hold signs and shout slogans as they strike over reforms that would make all judges stand for election, outside a federal court in Mexico City, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.
Among the changes sought by the López Obrador it to have judges be elected and allow virtually anyone with a law degree with a few years experience as a lawyer to become a judge through popular vote. The National Association of Circuit Magistrates and District Judges said the strike will go on indefinitely, until the president’s proposal with “its many imperfections” is blocked. The group said it hopes to redirect “public discussion toward a well-considered comprehensive reform to address the structural causes that have been steadily weakening the quality of justice” in Mexico.
Morgan Stanley downgraded its recommendation for investing in Mexico this week because of the proposal.