The protesters caused chaos by setting up barricades, burning furniture, throwing firecrackers, and confronting police, motorists, and reporters. Lula's advisers suggested Brazil take Mexico's strategy as an example to improve its relationship with Trump, although they did not specify which aspect should be copied.
In the midst of delicate negotiations with the U.S. government, the Morena members seek to express strong support and show determination. Meanwhile, Morena mayor Gerardo Vargas seems to be handling the situation effectively, unlike Governor Rubén Rocha, from whom the protesters demanded resignation.
In a show of defiance against the TEPJF ruling, the Judicial Power Evaluation Committee refuses to resume its work after a suspension was revoked. Tensions arose in the PJF due to the refusal to respond to demands, resulting in the temporary closure of the Interior Circuit.
Lula's advisers have advised the Brazilian president to observe how Mexico's President handles the situation with Trump. The situation in the court remains tense while awaiting a decision on the alleged defiance of the Evaluation Committee.
The proposal to impose restrictions on National Servants during the judicial election was voted against by the party-affiliated bloc in the INE. In another issue, a group of alleged students from Prepa 2 of UNAM staged violent acts against the police.
In a call between Sheinbaum and Lula, they discussed the new U.S. administration. To show determination against external pressures, Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch and Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard plan to attend the plenary session of Morena deputies. The Judicial Power committee seeks to appeal to the SCJN to resolve the situation of defiance it is facing.