A Constitutional Showdown in Mexico

There is a contentious fight in Mexico right now over constitutional reforms that would remake the judiciary. Opponents say the changes would weaken the judiciary's independence, but Mexicans elected a government with a super-majority, making these changes possible. Our correspondent in Mexico asks: in a democracy, what if the majority is wrong?

  Foreign   Sep 5, 2024   0  Add to Reading List
A Constitutional Showdown in Mexico
Marchers hold placards and flags during a demonstration in Mexico City to protest against proposed judicial reforms on Sept. 1, 2024.

There is a contentious fight in Mexico right now over constitutional reforms that would remake the judiciary. Opponents say the changes would weaken the judiciary's independence, but Mexicans elected a government with a super-majority, making these changes possible. Our correspondent in Mexico asks: in a democracy, what if the majority is wrong?

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