The magistrate of the Electoral Tribunal of the Judicial Branch of the Federation (TEPJF), Janine Otálorashared his position on the reform of the judiciary: made a called against him.
Currently, the workers of the judiciary Together with law students from various institutions, they are in strike in protest against the reform of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).
On the morning of Wednesday, September 4, the Chamber of Deputies approved the reform of the Judicial Branchwhich is why it was sent to the Senate for discussion, estimated for next week.
Janine Otálora calls against the reform of the Judicial Branch; this was her position
It was during her participation in the “Day for political electoral rights” that the Judge Janine Otálora He called against the reform of the judiciaryasking to defend him.
According to the Judge Janine Otálorathe reform of the judiciary It is an attempt to affect the division of powersso he declared, citizens must remain firm and support autonomy.
Although He did not directly mention the reform of the Judiciarythe Judge Janine Otálora He stated that checks and balances prevent abuse of power, singling out political parties in particular.
“The judiciary is precisely what prevents the rights of Mexican citizens from depending on the agendas of those who hold power.”
Janine Otálora, magistrate of the Electoral Court
Janine Otálora He stated that the independence of the courts must be maintained in order to defending the rights of minorities to have representation in the bodies that design public policies.
Regarding minorities, Janine Otálora spoke about the Electoral Court’s resolution on the vote of persons in pre-trial detention, in addition to highlighting the rights of indigenous and Afro-descendant groups.
At the moment, the rest of the magistrates and workers of the Electoral Court have not spoken about the reform of the judiciaryand they have not stopped work like other organizations.
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Janine Otálora had already rejected the reform to the Judicial Branch and the changes that would bring to her position
Previously, Janine Otálora had rejected a change that raises the reform of the judiciary concerning the period in which he would remain in office within the Electoral Court.
This was mentioned after the session of the Electoral Court of August 28, where Janine Otálora He assured that despite the fact that Judicial reform would extend its mandate to 2027she would not abide by it.
In the words of Janine Otálora“made a protest” to which he will adhere, so She would complete her term as a magistrate in 2025after being appointed to a 9-year term in 2016.
Despite calling the defense of the Judiciary, Janine Otálora He declared at the time that an initiative would be necessary regarding the electoral process.
This is because Janine Otálora was left with the concern to rethink the election rulessince she was the only one who voted against approving the seats of Morena and its allies in the Chamber of Deputies.
2024-09-07 19:26:22