The American stance against the judicial reform in Mexico escalated yesterday, when the ambassador of that country, Ken Salazar, He spoke out against it, saying that it would corrupt the PJwill damage the trade relationship between both countries and open the door to intervention of the drug trafficking and organized crime in the justice.
In a message, the ambassador noted that “the choice direct involvement of judges represents a greater risk to the functioning of the democracy of Mexico. Any judicial reform must have safeguards that guarantee that the Judiciary be strengthened and not be subject to the corruption of politics,” he commented.
On economic matters, he recalled the free trade agreement between United States and Mexico (which includes Canada) and noted that the reform of the PJ threatens the historic trade relationship between both countries.
This is because the reform “would weaken efforts to make economic integration a reality.” North America and would create turbulence, as the debate over direct election will continue for years to come.”
He stated that the direct election of thes judges, ministers and magistrates could “make it easier for cartels and other malign actors to take advantage of inexperienced judges with political motivations”.
The American representative, of Democratic affiliation, stressed that based on his experience of a quarter of a century in the highest courts of EU, and his travels -when he was a senator- to countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan and others, he saw firsthand how “democracies cannot function without a strong, independent and corruption-free judiciary.”
Meanwhile, he noted that a Strengthened judiciary in Mexico The U.S. must have judges capable of handling complex litigation for extraditions, trade disputes and other matters. But the proposal, as it stands, eliminates the necessary requirements for having the most qualified judges, including reducing the years of experience required to serve at all levels of the judiciary.
In this regard, the academic of the Tech of Monterrey, Gustavo Lopez Montiel, He described the US government’s position as forceful.
“It is not an ultimatum, it is an obviously clear message from the government of the USA, But at the end of the day it sets a precedent for how the issue has been handled,” he said.
In an interview with 24 HORAS, the doctor in Political Science rejected that Salazar’s position is a threat, rather it is a warning of what can happen in commercial relations between the United States and Mexico, since the Initiative would affect private sector interests and companies involved in Mexico.
Likewise, López Montiel highlighted that after the approval of the judicial reform, the Government of Claudia Sheinbaum, President-elect of Mexico will have the challenge of rebuilding the relationship with the United States, and in turn the renegotiation of the T-MEC will start with a position of weakness for our country.
Sheinbaum’s position
Following the remarks of the US ambassador, the president-elect of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, recalled that in some states of the United States, judges are elected by direct vote of the citizens.
“Very relevant information: in 43 of the 50 states of the United States In America, judges are elected by popular vote,” he noted on his X account.
Canada also speaks out against it
During a business forum, the ambassador of Canada in Mexico, Graeme C. Clark, He said that Canadian businessmen have expressed their concern about the initiative to elect judges by popular vote.
“I heard these concerns this morning.s. So all I’m doing is listening to what our investors are saying about it and there is concern,” he said.
For the diplomat, the judicial reform of the Mexican Government It can affect the bond of trust between nations, and an investment means a show of trust: “I am going to invest in your country, I am going to, I don’t know, build a factory or invest in a Mexican company,” he exemplified.
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2024-08-25 19:05:38