Boise City Wire

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), along with Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), have expressed concerns regarding proposed judicial reforms in Mexico. The senators, who hold significant positions on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, issued a statement addressing the potential impact of these reforms.

"An independent and transparent judiciary is a hallmark of any democratic country," they stated. "We are deeply concerned that the proposed judicial reforms in Mexico would undermine the independence and transparency of the country’s judiciary, jeopardizing critical economic and security interests shared by our two nations."

The senators also highlighted their worries about other constitutional reforms under discussion in Mexico. They noted that these changes might contradict commitments made in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.

"We strongly urge the López Obrador Administration, as well as the incoming Sheinbaum Administration, to pursue only those reforms that enhance professional qualifications, combat corruption, protect judicial autonomy, and strengthen investor confidence," they added. "These considerations are essential to preserving the democratic values and mutual prosperity that unite our nations."

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