Resignations and Changes in the Mexican Judicial System

Seven Supreme Court justices and other officials resign amid proposals to annul parts of the judicial reform. The situation affects the election of judges and the electrical sector in the country.


Resignations and Changes in the Mexican Judicial System

Today, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the main national newspapers highlight the resignation of 7 ministers from the government and the intention to limit judicial reform in Mexico. According to information from the newspapers, a joint exit is anticipated in the Court, led by González Alcántara, with the possibility of invalidating the election of judges while keeping that of the Supreme Court intact.

In the words of González Alcántara: "Actions of unconstitutionality proceed against the reform to the PJ," while the annulment of the election of judges and magistrates is being proposed, but the election of the Court and the TEPJF is endorsed, according to "La Jornada."

For its part, "El Universal" reports that 8 ministers of the Court are resigning to access retirement benefits, proposing the suppression of the election of judges while maintaining that of ministers and magistrates. In parallel, "Milenio" details that the ministers also agree not to participate in the selection process next year.

In another line of information, "Excélsior" proposes the possibility of partially annulled judicial reform, limiting the election of ministers and magistrates of the TEPJF and the Disciplinary Tribunal. Meanwhile, "El Financiero" highlights that the government is preparing rules for private companies in the electric sector, demanding a constant supply to the grid for those interested.

Finally, "El Economista" reports that Mexican exports have decreased, especially in the automotive sector, where foreign sales stagnated in September.