Arizona Democratic Congressman Greg Stanton on Wednesday warned against judicial reform in Mexico. In a message on X, formerly Twitter, he backed criticism of the changes by the US ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar.
Stanton added that “Mexico has always been Arizona’s number one trading partner and is now the top trading partner for the entire United States – our relationship is critical.”
The embassy is therefore right to raise concerns about judicial reforms that could erode Mexico’s democracy and threaten our shared economic and security interests.
Also on Wednesday, the United States supported its ambassador to Mexico, Salazar, saying that it shares “his concerns” about the controversial judicial reform promoted by the government of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
“As partners and friends, we share our concerns about the proposed constitutional reforms,” wrote Brian Nichols, head of US diplomacy for Latin America, on the social network X.
The controversial reform, which will be discussed in the legislative session that begins on September 1, includes the proposal that judges and magistrates be elected by popular vote.
Days ago, Salazar said that the reform “threatens” the commercial relationship between both countries and is a “risk” for Mexican democracy.
“Salazar and I share a deep respect for Mexico’s sovereignty,” replied Nichols, who insists that the two countries “must work together as partners and equals to promote security and prosperity in North America.”
“We always work with the utmost respect for Mexico’s sovereignty,” Salazar said in a message published Tuesday on X.
