Mexico freezes embassy relations over judicial reform criticism
globalnews.ca — August 27, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC
Summary: 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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