Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she has sent to the Mexican Congress two bills related to the implementation of the recently adopted judicial reforms, reports Reuters. In September, Congress approved constitutional changes that introduce direct election of judges through popular vote, cited by BTA.
Supporters of the reform, including the ruling party "Morena" and its allies, say the changes will improve the justice system and help fight corruption.
"Judicial reform is now constitutional, and after the adoption of these two laws, the electoral process will begin," Sheinbaum stated.
Leader of the lower house of parliament, Ricardo Monreal, said the proposals would first be debated in the Senate and then go to the Chamber of Deputies for a vote. He also said Scheinbaum is expected to introduce more reform-related bills next week.
The reform provides for the direct election of the members of the Supreme Court, and the composition of the court will be reduced from eleven to nine members. The first election is scheduled for June 1, 2025, and half of the district judges and magistrates will also be replaced.
Despite the approved reform, Mexico's Supreme Court has the option of overturning it if it decides that it threatens the independence of the judicial system.