The Spokesman-Review

Mexico remakes its entire judicial system as states back vast overhaul

MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s states swiftly moved to remake the country’s entire judicial system on Thursday, approving an amendment to the Constitution that would be the most far-reaching judicial overhaul ...
Reuters

Cartels loom over Mexico's new system of electing judges

More than 6,000 candidates will compete for judge and magistrate positions Cartels may try to influence judicial elections, experts warn Mexico faces budget issues, lacks resources for candidate ...
JD Supra

Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform Takes Effect: Assessing its Impact

15 September 2024 was a landmark day for Mexico as President López Obrador’s controversial judicial reform (the “Judicial Reform”) was signed into law, making Mexico one of the few countries in the ...
Canadian Mining JournalOpinion

Remedies for mining investors in Mexico under the CPTPP amid judicial reform

On September 1, 2025, Mexico completed the appointment of its first group of popularly elected judges, including all nine ...
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Mexico's president defends first judicial election despite low turnout and democratic criticism

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday defended a judicial election meant to transform the country’s court system, as poll workers tallied votes after a weekend marked by low ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mexico's first judicial elections cause confusion and concern among voters

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections on Sunday, stirring controversy and sowing confusion among voters still struggling to understand a process set to transform the country ...
JD Supra

Mexico’s Judicial Reform: Why Arbitration is Now Essential for Protecting Your Business

On June 1, 2025, Mexico implemented a sweeping Judicial Reform that changes the very foundation of how justice is administered in the country. Judges, magistrates, and justices are now chosen through ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mexico's first judicial elections are marked by low turnout, confusion and disillusionment

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections Sunday, stirring controversy and sowing confusion among voters who struggled to understand a process set to transform the country's ...
Los Angeles Times

Mexico judicial elections: Government calls it essential reform. Critics say it’s a farce

Judges in Mexico used to be appointed. Now all state and federal judges, including justices on the Supreme Court, will be elected. Mexico will become the first nation with an all-elected judiciary.
The New York Times

Mexico Remakes Its Entire Judicial System as States Back Vast Overhaul

The plan, championed by Mexico’s president, would have voters elect judges at every level, dramatically restructuring the third branch of government. By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega James Wagner and Alan ...
KTLA

Mexico’s first judicial elections stir controversy and confusion among voters

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections on Sunday, stirring controversy and sowing confusion among voters still struggling to understand a process set to transform the country ...