Behind the News: AMLO vs. Neoliberalism w/ Edwin Ackerman
Jacobin Radio
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Judicial Reforms and Democracy in Mexico
This chapter explores the proposed judicial reforms in Mexico, particularly the transition from appointed to elected judges and the implications for democracy. It examines the tensions between the Supreme Court and the executive and legislative branches, considering critiques of the reforms as politically motivated. The conversation also draws parallels with the U.S. judiciary, questioning the balance between judicial independence and public representation in a democratic context.
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