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Protesters urge Mexico's president to respect democracy

The Associated Press — August 26, 2024, 07:01 AM UTC

Summary: Protests erupted across Mexico against President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed judicial overhaul, which critics argue could undermine democratic checks and balances. Demonstrators, including federal court workers and judges, expressed concerns over plans to elect judges and eliminate independent regulatory agencies. The governing Morena party holds a majority in Congress, facilitating potential constitutional changes. U.S. officials have warned that these reforms pose risks to Mexico's democracy.

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    US expresses concerns over Mexico's judge election proposal (gazette.com)
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    Mexico freezes embassy relations over judicial reform criticism (globalnews.ca)
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