Protesters in Mexico City say president threatens judiciary
Protesters in Mexico City have expressed their concerns over President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's proposed reforms, asserting that these changes could potentially compromise the independence of the judiciary and the fairness of elections. Demonstrations have been organized in Mexico's capital, advocating for the preservation of the judiciary's autonomy. The protests are a response to what participants view as an effort by the Mexican president to alter the balance of power within the country's government. The concerns center around President Lopez Obrador's initiatives which are perceived as attempts to weaken the judiciary's ability to function independently. Demonstrators argue that maintaining judicial independence is crucial, considering it as a fundamental counterbalance to the president's administration. One of the contentious proposals by President Lopez Obrador includes a national electoral reform, which he claims aims to make the electoral process more efficient and cost-effective. However, critics fear that such a reform could undermine the National Electoral Institute, jeopardizing the integrity of free and fair elections. A significant protest has been scheduled to take place in Mexico City and various other Mexican cities, marking a continuation of public demonstrations against the president's administration as the national elections approach.