In Mexico, a debate has arisen regarding whether the Constitution should serve the citizens or if it is the citizens who should be governed by it. Some argue that the Constitution is not an immutable document, but rather that it can and must be reformed as long as it protects rights and promotes the progress of the country. It is noted that the notion of "Constitutional Supremacy" has been in effect since 1917 and was strengthened by a reform in 1934, which implies a legislative process and a series of steps for its modification or reform.
In this context, Guillermo Vega Guerrero, president of the Political Coordination Board in the LXI local legislature, expressed his concern over the recent reform approved in the Senate that affects "constitutional supremacy." This reform eliminates the right of any citizen to challenge constitutional modifications, as well as reducing the powers of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation. Vega Guerrero warns about the possible risks this entails, such as the violation of human rights and the limitation of legal resources to contain authoritarian powers.
For his part, Braulio Guerra Urbiola, president of the Superior Court of Justice of the state, has also expressed his concern by stating that without the ability to resort to amparo, the Constitution runs the risk of becoming a mere compendium of good intentions. He emphasizes that reforms to the Constitution must focus on protecting rights, limiting power, and resolving social problems, following the constitutional spirit of Mexico.
The importance of constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening the rule of law and fulfilling the country's international commitments is underscored. It is suggested that Constitutional Supremacy should be managed in a way that the Constitution remains an effective and living instrument, capable of adapting to the needs of a constantly evolving society. The discussion continues about how to balance Constitutional Supremacy and ensure that the Constitution does not become a mere static document.
