Judicial Reform Controversy Strains Mexico’s Relations with North America

Mexico, led by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has paused diplomatic relations with the U.S. and Canadian embassies. This pause follows harsh criticism from these embassies regarding López Obrador’s proposed judicial reform. Introduced in February 2024, the reform aims to elect federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, through popular vote. This marks a major shift […]