Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is advancing a controversial plan to elect federal judges and magistrates, raising concerns among the legal sector and investors. Critics argue that this shift would undermine the current system of appointed judges, which, despite its flaws, offers professional advancement steps that promote a degree of impartiality. The president has cited corruption within the judiciary as a driving force behind his initiative, pointing to numerous instances of judges being paid off to influence their rulings.
The move, however, has lawyers and investors worried about the potential for increased political influence and the infiltration of dark money into the judicial system. Elected judges might be more susceptible to pressure from political parties, eroding the judiciary’s independence and impartiality. For more details, visit the original article.