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Mexico’s Judiciary Faces New Protests Over Corruption

AMLO’s Judicial Reform Faces Resistance

Mexico’s judiciary is facing new protests over corruption. The protests, which began in October, have been sparked by a number of factors, including the government’s proposed judicial reform bill. The bill, which would give the government more control over the judiciary, has been criticized by judges and lawyers who say it would undermine the independence of the courts.

The protests have been led by the National Association of Judges and Magistrates (ANM), which represents over 10,000 judges and magistrates in Mexico. The ANM has called on the government to withdraw the bill, saying it would destroy the independence of the judiciary and undermine the rule of law.

Government Response

The government has defended the bill, saying it is necessary to fight corruption in the judiciary. The government has also accused the ANM of being politically motivated and of trying to protect corrupt judges.

The protests have put a spotlight on the issue of corruption in the Mexican judiciary. A recent study by the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) found that 63% of Mexicans believe that the judiciary is corrupt.

The IMCO study also found that corruption in the judiciary costs Mexico billions of dollars each year. The study found that corruption in the judiciary increases the cost of doing business in Mexico and makes it difficult for businesses to compete in the global market.

The protests are likely to continue until the government addresses the issue of corruption in the judiciary. The government has said that it is committed to fighting corruption, but it is unclear what steps it will take to do so.

Timeline of Events

• October 2022: Protests begin over proposed judicial reform bill.
• November 2022: ANM calls for government to withdraw bill.
• December 2022: Government defends bill, accusing ANM of being politically motivated.
• January 2023: Protests continue.

Key Players

• National Association of Judges and Magistrates (ANM)
• Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), President of Mexico
• Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO)

Impact of Protests

The protests have put a spotlight on the issue of corruption in the Mexican judiciary. The protests have also led to a decrease in public confidence in the judiciary.

The protests are likely to continue until the government addresses the issue of corruption in the judiciary.

Sources

1. IMCO study on corruption in the Mexican judiciary
2. Reuters article on protests over judicial reform bill
3. BBC article on protests over judicial reform bill