VIDEO First Post with Palki Sharma: Mexicos Controversial Judicial Overhaul: Should Judges Be Elected?
09-09-2024
Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Overhaul: Should Judges Be Elected? | Vantage with Palki Sharma By FirstPost September 9, 2024
Judges may soon have to run for election in Mexico. Outgoing president Andres Obrador is pushing for judicial reform, which will mandate election of all judges. Currently, Mexico appoints judges based on qualifications and experience. Mexico's Lower House of Congress has approved the judicial overhaul. Senate will vote on the bill this week. Why is Obrador pushing for the reform? Why are court workers striking? Does electing judges have benefits over appointing them? How should judges be selected in a country?