Category Archives: Legal System

Mexican Judicial Reform Now Law of the Land

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Allan Wall

On September 15th, a few hours before his participation in the annual Grito Ceremony, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) signed the constitutional judicial reform. The signing was filmed and AMLO was accompanied by President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum. Here is a … Continue reading →

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That Didn’t Take Long – States Approve Mexico’s Judicial Reform

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Allan Wall

On September 11th, the Mexican Senate approved a judicial reform which would mandate the election of Mexican judges at all levels. As the Cámara de Diputados had already approved the reform, the next step was for the reform to be … Continue reading →

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Controversial Judicial Reform Amendment Passes Mexican Congress; Next Step is to Be Approved by States

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Allan Wall

The controversial judicial reform constitutional amendment has been passed by both houses of the Mexican Congress. The next step is for it to be approved by the states. The Washington Post had a good summary of the situation. From the … Continue reading →

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AMLO, the Mexican Congress, Mexican Judiciary and Foreign Meddling

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Allan Wall

On October 1st, the new Mexican Congress, elected on June 2nd, is slated to take office.   President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) is no sitting duck president and is still very much in charge.  AMLO has a one-month overlap … Continue reading →

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New Mexican Congress Set to Convene on the 1st of September

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Allan Wall

Mexico held its elections on June 2nd. In addition to the presidential election, a new Congress was elected, set to take office on September 1st. The term of current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) is set to end on … Continue reading →

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Cats in the Palace

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Allan Wall

Nineteen feral cats living in Mexico’s National Palace have been adopted by the government and President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has declared them “living fixed assets”, the first animals to be designated such under Mexican law. The National Palace (Palacio … Continue reading →

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Change Ahead for Mexico’s Supreme Court?

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Allan Wall

The Mexican federal government is organized like that of the United States, with an executive branch, a bicameral Congress and a Supreme Court. Whereas the U.S. Supreme Court has 9 members selected for life, Mexico’s Supreme Court has 11 members, … Continue reading →

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