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ARTICLE · 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Constitutional Judicial Reforms In Mexico – Recent Developments

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In a very short period, the constitutional judicial reform act was approved by the Mexican Congress, by most of the state legislatures, signed by the President, and published in the Official...

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In a very short period, the constitutional judicial reform act was approved by the Mexican Congress, by most of the state legislatures, signed by the President, and published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, taking effect on September 16.

This reform entails the following substantial modifications to the country's judicial system:

  • Election of Justices, Magistrates, and Judges by Popular Vote: This will be implemented gradually, beginning in 2025 and concluding in 2027.
  • Judicial career is no longer required: Candidates only need to be Mexican citizens, hold a professional law degree, and have a minimum GPA of 8. This change opens the door to new profiles within the judiciary, with the potential risk of a lack of specialization.

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