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A group of Mexico City legislators standing by the head of the legislature's bench and behind it, holding signs that say "The Reform goes forward!"

Mexico’s judicial reform bill approved by 18 state legislatures

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After the controversial bill passed in Congress Wednesday, enough state legislatures ratified it by Thursday to make it a national law.
Screen capture from U.S. presidential debate

AMLO ‘pleased’ with treatment of Mexico in US presidential debate

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President López Obrador commented on the debate between Trump and Harris at his Wednesday morning press conference.
Despite attempts by the opposition to dissuade the Senate, the judicial reform passed 86-41 on Tuesday.

Senate approves AMLO’s judicial reform to overhaul Mexico’s judiciary

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The controversial reform passed in a marathon session in Mexico's Senate on Wednesday morning.
Supreme Court building in Mexico City

Opinion: There can be judicial reform without undermining trust

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Pedro Casas, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, details how the judicial reform could destabilize the Mexican economy.
The Mexican Senate chambers

What’s two-thirds of 128? It depends who you ask

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With Morena one vote short of the supermajority it needs to pass the judicial reform, legislators are exploring a mathematical solution to their problem.
The National Palace of Mexico illuminated at night

Like AMLO, Sheinbaum will live in the National Palace after taking office

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As president, Sheinbaum will make her home in the National Palace, following a tradition started by López Obrador.
Mexican senators in suits hold signs reading "rechazo total" while standing in front of judicial reform protesters in the streets of Mexico City

Senate opposition unites against judicial reform as pressure mounts

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The opposition senators have sworn to reject judicial reform. But if Morena can turn even one of them, the constitutional bill will likely pass.
Soon-to-be Economy Minster of Mexico Marcelo Ebrard and incoming Foreign Affairs Minister of Mexico Ramón de la Fuente, authors of a recent Washington Post editorial defending the proposed judicial reform

De la Fuente and Ebrard defend judicial reform in new Washington Post editorial

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The two men, both cabinet members in the incoming Sheinbaum administration, chastised U.S. critics for "interference" in Mexico's domestic affairs.
Children's Parliament 2024 Mexico City Congress

What if kids ran Mexico City for a day?

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What do kids have to say about pressing issues such as migration and water in Mexico City? This children's parliament gave them a voice.
Deputy Ricardo Monreal stands at the front of a crowd celebrating the passage of the judicial reform bill in Mexico's Chamber of Deputies

Mexico’s lower house of Congress approves controversial judicial reform bill

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The reform proposal is likely to pass in the Senate as Morena and its allies are just one vote short of a supermajority in the upper house of Congress.
Mexico Supreme Court justices

Supreme Court justices join the strike to protest judicial reform bill

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Eight of the 11 Supreme Court justices voted in favor of stopping work, while the three who voted against it said they "vigorously" opposed the strike.
Court workers protesting judicial reform block entry to congress

Chamber of Deputies blocked by court workers protesting judicial reform

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Morena party lawmakers have chosen an alternative venue to discuss the judicial reform bill to avoid causing a "confrontation."
Mexico's president gave his sixth and final report to the nation on Sunday.

AMLO delivers sixth and final report to the nation before thousands of supporters

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On Sunday, the president addressed Mexico City's Zócalo, where he shared his government's achievements as his six-year term nears its end.
Oswaldo Romano, deceased mayor of Nanacamilpa, Tlaxcala.

31-year-old mayor of Nanacamilpa, Tlaxcala, found dead in his home

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The young political prodigy died with just three days left in his term.
Protesters against the judicial reform in Zacatecas

Polls show the Mexican public has mixed feelings about judicial reform bill

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A poll of business leaders found just over half are in favor of the judicial reform, while El Financiero reported a drop in public support for the legislation.
Vice President Kamala Harris at a podium

Did you know Kamala Harris has a Mexican relative?

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The U.S. Vice President and Democratic Party presidential candidate's diverse family has roots in India and Jamaica, as well as a branch in Mexico.