Sheinbaum Defies Supreme Court, Pledges Judicial Reform
President Sheinbaum pushes judicial reform for elected judges, energy overhaul passes Chamber of Deputies, and infrastructure program to fix roads announced. Administration also focuses on standardizing femicide classification and condemns harassment of female legislator.
In her Thursday People’s Morning Conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed a range of pressing national issues, underscoring her administration’s commitment to reforming the judiciary, advancing energy sovereignty, and combating gender-based violence. Her remarks provided insight into the key initiatives that will shape the remainder of her presidency, reflecting a bold agenda aimed at structural transformation in Mexico.
One of the most controversial elements of Sheinbaum’s speech was her insistence on moving forward with judicial elections—a step that is set to dramatically alter the landscape of Mexico’s legal system. With these elections, Mexico will see judges, magistrates, and ministers elected by popular vote, a measure introduced via a recent constitutional reform.
