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The International Bar Association (IBA) has honored the Mexican Supreme Court with its first impact award at its annual meeting in Mexico City. This recognition comes amid the justices’ continuing efforts to strengthen the rule of law in the face of contentious judicial reforms. Earlier in September, Mexico’s legislature passed a sweeping judicial reform that demands the replacement of all judicial officials, who would now be elected by popular vote from a list predominantly curated by the ruling party. This legislative move has raised alarms about potential erosion of judicial independence and the fostering of blind loyalty to the ruling government. For more details, visit the original article.
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