Senator Adán Augusto López reversed the initiative for "constitutional supremacy" reform that had caused controversy in Mexico. During the session, several representatives from different political parties expressed their positions regarding the reform.
Carolina Viggiano Austria, from the PRI Parliamentary Group, emphasized the importance of preserving the rule of law in Mexico, arguing that it is fundamental to maintain a country with strong institutions. For his part, Luis Alfonso Silva Romo, from the PVEM, mentioned that the opposition could only make noise, as the reform had followed the proper legislative procedure.
Clemente Castañeda Hoeflich, from Movimiento Ciudadano, described the reform as a "heist" against the country and denounced the intention to establish an authoritarian regime. On the other hand, María Guadalupe Murguía Gutiérrez, from the PAN, criticized the lack of willingness from the ruling party to listen to the opposition and reach agreements.
The reform project aimed to establish the unchallengeability of the additions or reforms to the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States. With 85 votes in favor and 41 against, the Senate specifically approved the reserved articles of the bill that amended the Constitution.
One of the modifications included that constitutional controversies or actions of unconstitutionality would not be admissible when aimed at questioning the additions or reforms to the Federal Constitution. After its approval in the Senate, the bill was sent to the Chamber of Deputies for the next legislative step.
Despite criticisms and reservations presented by some parties, the reform project was approved with the qualified majority required. At the end of the session, it was announced that the plenary would continue on Tuesday, October 29, thanks to the support of the 4T bench.
