Protests in Mexico as controversial judicial reform passed

Thousands take to the streets to protest a judicial reform package that critics say would weaken the country’s judiciary and give the government more control over the courts.

The protests, which began on Sunday, have been mostly peaceful, but there have been some reports of violence. In Mexico City, protesters clashed with police, and several people were arrested.

The judicial reform package was passed by Congress last week and is now awaiting the signature of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The package includes a number of changes to the way judges are appointed and removed, as well as the way the judiciary is funded.

Critics of the reform package say it would weaken the independence of the judiciary and make it more susceptible to political influence. They also say it would give the government more control over the appointment and removal of judges, which could lead to corruption and abuse of power.

Supporters of the reform package say it is necessary to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judiciary. They also say it would make the judiciary more transparent and accountable.

The protests are a sign of the deep divisions in Mexican society over the judicial reform package. It is unclear whether the protests will continue or whether they will eventually subside. However, the protests have already had a significant impact on the political landscape in Mexico and are likely to continue to shape the debate over the future of the country’s judiciary.

Here are some additional details about the protests:

• The protests began on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
• The protests have been mostly peaceful, but there have been some reports of violence.
• The protests are taking place in cities and towns across Mexico, including Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
• The protests are being organized by a variety of groups, including lawyers, judges, and human rights activists.
• The protesters are calling for President López Obrador to veto the judicial reform package.

Here are some additional resources on the protests:

• [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/28/world/americas/mexico-judicial-reform-protests.html)
• [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/11/28/mexico-judicial-reform-protests/)
• [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/28/mexico-protests-judicial-reform-lopez-obrador)