The president-elect, Claudia Sheinbaumsent a message in the framework of the discussions on the reform of the Judiciary; “It does not affect, on the contrary“, he clarified.
In a post on her official social media accounts, the future president explained that this reform seeks to make our country more democratic and fairer.
Claudia Sheinbaum also made it clear that the reform to the Judicial Branch will not affect trade relations, Neither national nor foreign private investments.
“On the contrary, there will be more and better rule of law” Claudia Sheinbaum defends the reform of the Judicial Branch
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum called on detractors and the general population to learn about the Minutes on the reform of the Judiciary which is being discussed in the Chamber of Deputies.
In his statement, he quoted former US President Abraham Lincoln, who defined the power of the people as: “Democracy is government of the people, by the people, for the people.”
Claudia Sheinbaum explained that the president is elected by the people, as well as the legislative power, so He ruled out that the election of judges, magistrates or ministers is an act of authoritarianism.
The president is elected by the people, the legislative power is elected by the people. If judges, magistrates and ministers are elected by the people, where is the authoritarianism?
Claudia Sheinbaum
The next president of Mexico also explained that the reform to the Judicial Branch aims to generate More democracy, more justice and more freedomdenying that this could affect trade relations.
Claudia Sheinbaum also ruled out the possibility that national and foreign private investments would be harmed; “On the contrary, there will be more and better rule of law and more democracy for all,” she said.
Session of the General Congress for the opening of the first session (Mario Jasso)
Claudia Sheinbaum recalls the reform promoted by former President Ernesto Zedillo
In the face of accusations against the reform to the Judicial Branch promoted by AMLO, the next president Claudia Sheinbaum recalled the reform she promoted Ernesto Zedillo in 1994.
This is because in 1994 a constitutional amendment was approved that transformed the structure of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) so that the number of ministers was reduced from 26 to only 11.
This adjustment was intended to Optimizing Supreme Court Performancea fact that was described as “opportunistic” so that Ernesto Zedillo could approve the reforms he had planned for his six-year term.
“If they had wanted the Ministers to be appointed by the president, a reform like that of Zedillo would have been made, which by the way, They did not object some of those who speak out against the reform that is being discussed today,” Sheinbaum concluded.
2024-09-04 04:19:36