Protests in Mexico as Senate Passes Controversial Judicial Reforms

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Protests and strikes have broken out in Mexico over the passage of a controversial judicial reform bill. The new law means judges at every level will now be elected by the public.

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00:00People are protesting and striking in Mexico over the passage of a controversial judicial

00:06reform bill. Mexico's Senate passed the bill on Wednesday. The new law means judges at every

00:12level will now be elected by popular vote. Supporters of the change believe it will make

00:17judges more accountable to the public, while critics say it threatens judicial independence

00:21and the rule of law. The reform is seen as a win for outgoing President López Obrador,

00:27who has had several clashes with Mexico's Supreme Court during his time in office.

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