Amid tensions over the reform of the judiciary, Canada decided not to stay behind, because just like USA, He expressed that there are concerns about the popular election of judges.
The Canadian ambassador to Mexico, Graeme C. Clarktold EFE that the Canadian investors They do not feel comfortable with what the reform to the Judicial Branch promoted by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador proposes (AMLO).
This new concern comes shortly after the United States ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, rejected the reform of the Judicial Branch of AMLO under the argument that the election of judges will not add to either democracy or justice in Mexico.
Canadian investors have concerns about judicial reform, says Ambassador Graeme C. Clark
During the opening of the business forum Mexico-Canada ‘CanCham Day 2024’Canadian ambassador Graeme C. Clark was questioned about his position regarding the reform to the Judicial Branch that seeks the election of judges by popular vote in Mexico.
Graeme C. Clark explained that during the day of the event, he heard that this reform is a cause for concern among Canadian investorsand that could even be a precedent for disagreements with the Government of Mexico.
The Canadian ambassador pointed out that, above all, an investment is a sign of trust between countries, which is interpreted as meaning that, if concerns about the reform of the Mexican judicial system continue, it is possible that investment decreases.
However, Graeme C. Clark clarified that his duty is only to communicate the concerns of investors, and that he does not intend to intervene in judicial matters that are the responsibility of the Mexican Government.
“As a diplomat, I am very sensitive to any comment that could be seen as interference in Mexico’s affairs and that is certainly not the purpose.”
Graeme C. Clark
Graeme C. Clark also noted that the reform of the Judicial Branch is a topic closely followed by the Canadian Embassy, because “the diplomatic role of an embassy is to follow the development of events and initiatives that could have an impact on our country”.
Graeme C. Clark, (Especial)
These concerns from the financial sector are reminiscent of those raised moments earlier by the United States ambassador, Ken Salazar, regarding the possible approval of the reform of the Mexican judiciary.
Ken Salazar rejects AMLO’s reform to the Judicial Branch: This is what he said
The United States ambassador, Ken Salazar, who has shown himself close to AMLOexpressed his rejection of the reform to the Judicial Branch proposed by the president.
He said it is undeniable that judicial reform is necessary in Mexico, as there have been no significant changes in this regard for almost 30 years.
However, Ken Salazar He explained that he did not agree with the popular vote model for electing judges because this could lead to acts of corruption, in addition to the fact that will not solve the current problems in the application of justice.
“The direct popular election of judges will not work to advance democracy or to lead us to a Judicial Branch that has the strength to help the people of Mexico or the people of the United States in all areas.”
Ken Salazar
Ken Salazar, US ambassador to Mexico, against the reform of the judicial power in Mexico (Cuartoscuro / Mario Jasso)
2024-08-23 02:04:34