Mexico Judicial Reform Two Years On: Impact on Rule of Law and US Ties

Two years after Mexico's constitutional reform introducing direct popular election of judges, the system's effects on judicial independence and legal predictability remain contested. The reform, championed by AMLO and continued under Sheinbaum, has raised concerns in the US about investment security and bilateral legal cooperation. The piece assesses outcomes, noting ongoing uncertainty about the reform's long-term impact on governance and US-Mexico relations.