Mexico freezes embassy relations over judicial reform criticism

globalnews.ca August 27, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC

Mexico has paused relations with U.S. and Canadian embassies following criticism of President Lopez Obrador's proposed judicial reform, which aims to elect judges by popular vote. The reform, backed by a congressional committee, faces opposition over concerns it may undermine democracy. U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar warned of risks to trade, while Mexico's peso fell 1.3% amid the tensions.


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