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Mexico's Controversial Judicial Overhaul Sparks Protests And Debate

A commuter complains about a roadblock by law students protesting against constitutional reform proposals that would make judges stand for election, outside a sports center where lawmakers are meeting

Protests erupted in Mexico City as demonstrators blocked the entrance to Mexico's Congress in opposition to a proposed judicial overhaul. The reform, which would require judges to stand for election, has raised concerns about the independence of the judiciary and the balance of power within the government.

The plan has triggered a wave of protests by judges, court employees, and students across Mexico. The country's Supreme Court even voted to join strikes in solidarity with the demonstrators.

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