In brief
In a significant political move, Mexico's lower house of Congress has approved a bill that strips the judiciary of its power to challenge amendments to the Constitution. This legislation, passed shortly after being approved by the Senate, would allow lawmakers to make fundamental changes to the country's legal framework without any judicial review. Critics, including legal scholars and human rights advocates, argue that this measure undermines democracy by granting the ruling Morena party unchecked authority to redefine laws without oversight. The bill is expected to be quickly approved by state legislatures, preparing the way for presidential approval. Proponents claim the bill clarifies amendment processes but many see it as a way to consolidate power and diminish judicial independence.
