Mexico puts relations with US, Canada embassies 'on pause' over criticism

Posted on AllSides August 29th, 2024
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Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said he would pause relations with the US and Canadian embassies after both criticized his judicial overhaul plans. Under the controversial proposal, all judges, including Supreme Court justices, would be laid off and elected by popular vote, which experts fear could lead to groups like cartels imposing their agents on the courts. The plan could also put at risk the free trade agreement between the three countries, which is due to be reviewed in 2026, and which led to Mexico becoming the US’ biggest...

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