Students to Rally for Judicial Reform in Mexico

In Mexico, a rally supporting President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's judicial reform proposals is set for September 8, uniting students, judges, and civil society against proposed reforms. While there is consensus on the need for judicial reform, the specifics of López Obrador's proposals are contentious, with some arguing they are unnecessary for Mexican society. The judicial branch has faced criticism for its high salaries and lack of transparency, prompting demands for reform. President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to continue with these reforms despite judicial pushback, emphasizing that the decision rests with the people through their representatives. The peso's recent depreciation is attributed to political uncertainty surrounding these reforms, with economic experts warning of potential recession risks and unclear recovery prospects. Exporters may benefit from the peso's decline, but importers face increased costs, exacerbating economic instability.