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Mexico defends judicial reforms against U.S. criticism

washingtonpost.com — September 5, 2024, 04:01 PM UTC

Summary: The Mexican government defended its judicial reforms in response to criticism from the U.S. and The Washington Post. The reforms aim to enhance the transparency and efficiency of Mexico's justice system. U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar and the editorial board expressed concerns that the direct election of judges could undermine Mexican democracy, a claim the Mexican government finds troubling and confusing.

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