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ARTICLE · 04 OCTOBER 2024

Mexico's Controversial Judicial Reform Takes Effect: Assessing Its Impact

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15 September 2024 was a landmark day for Mexico as President López Obrador's controversial judicial reform (the "Judicial Reform") was signed into law, making Mexico one of the few countries...

MexicoGovernment, Public Sector
Raid Abu-Manneh
Raid Abu-Manneh
Alejandro López Ortiz
Alejandro López Ortiz
Luiz Aboim
Luiz Aboim
José Caicedo
José Caicedo
Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira
Gustavo Scheffer Da Silveira
Gustavo Fernandes De Andrade
Gustavo Fernandes De Andrade
Gustavo Mata Morreo
Gustavo Mata Morreo
David H. Weiss
David H. Weiss
Gabriel J. Salinas
Gabriel J. Salinas
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15 September 2024 was a landmark day for Mexico as President López Obrador's controversial judicial reform (the “Judicial Reform”) was signed into law, making Mexico one of the few countries in the world to elect its judiciary (including Supreme Court justices) by popular vote. This move from an appointment-based judicial system has sparked protests within the federal judiciary and may have a significant impact on companies and international stakeholders operating in Mexico, as well as global ramifications. This Legal Update will explain what you need to know about this reform and outline its potential impact.

BACKGROUND TO THE JUDICIAL REFORM

During his administration, President López Obrador attempted several reforms that were rejected by the Mexican courts as unconstitutional. President López Obrador argued that these reforms represented the will of the Mexican people, and that the existing judiciary is largely corrupt, necessitating a reset through the

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