Mexico's LXVI Legislature Ushers in Era of Constitutional Reforms
Mexico undergoes significant constitutional reforms. Key changes include judicial reforms, strengthening indigenous rights, empowering youth, and enhancing national security. The National Guard joins the military, and the minimum wage is set to rise faster than inflation.
As Mexico enters the final phase of its six-year presidential term, the newly inaugurated LXVI Legislature of the Chamber of Deputies is already making waves with a slate of ambitious constitutional reforms. These changes, particularly within the Judicial Branch, aim to transform the nation's judiciary by increasing transparency, enhancing citizen participation, and ensuring the independence of the judicial process. Set against a backdrop of political transitions and economic challenges, these reforms are poised to redefine Mexico's institutional landscape for years to come.
The reform to Mexico's judiciary introduces a groundbreaking shift toward public involvement. For the first time, citizens will directly elect key judicial figures, including ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN), magistrates from the Electoral Tribunal of the Judicial Power of the Federation (TEPJF), Circuit and District judges, and members of the newly established Judicial Disciplinary Court. This new policy is seen as a bold move to bridge the gap between Mexico’s citizens and its judiciary—a significant step in a country where public trust in governmental institutions has historically been tenuous.
