Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña explained at a press conference on Wednesday, October 23, that the intention of the initiative presented by Morena in the Senate was not to make a mistake in the initial statement that aimed to modify the first constitutional article. This reform sought to establish that norms related to human rights could not be disregarded through the control of conventionality. Noroña denied that there was an error in this article and emphasized the importance of the quorum in constitutional reforms.
The president of the Commission of International Organizations stated he would inform these organizations about this proposed modification, describing the attempt as an act of authoritarianism that aims to close the possibility of questioning constitutional initiatives or reforms. Although the initiative was withdrawn from the statement currently under discussion in the Senate committees, it has not yet been confirmed whether it will be brought to the plenary on Thursday, October 24, or next week.
Amid the discussion on the unchallengeability of the Constitution presented by Morena, Noroña clarified that the proposal does not imply that nothing can be reviewed, but rather seeks to elevate to constitutional rank what is already established in the Amparo Law. On the other hand, the national leader of the PAN, Marko Cortés, concerned about the possible modification of the first article, accused the Morenista regime of wanting to impose its agenda authoritatively, triggering criticism from the opposition.
For its part, the Electoral Tribunal of the Judiciary of the Federation (TEPJF) green-lighted the National Electoral Institute (INE) to continue with the judicial election, despite the opposition's questioning. Before the start of the committee session, opposition parties urged Morena to withdraw the proposed constitutional modification.
