The Mexican government has described the statements of Ken Salazar, the US ambassador to Mexico, as “interventionist”

Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcenas announced the sending of the diplomatic note through her account on X REUTERS/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades

The government of Mexico sent a diplomatic note to the United Statesas well as to the US Foreign Ministry in Mexico, in which it assures that lComments made by Ken Salazar, US ambassador to Mexico, On Judicial Reform as “interventionist”reported this Saturday the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Alicia Barcenas.

Through his account on X, Bárcenas pointed out that Mexico rejects “external intervention in a democratic and sovereign process in Mexico”He said it is illogical for the US to put at risk foreign investments that generate employment, are sustainable and innovative.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its profound surprise at this statement by Ambassador Salazar on internal issues and full national sovereignty. The Government of the United Mexican States wishes to highlight that the main objective of the constitutional reform initiative is to strengthen the Rule of Law through a reform to the Judicial Branch that is carried out through the democratic procedures enshrined in the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States” indicates the document sent

It also notes that the Government of Mexico is committed to a judiciary that enjoys true independence, autonomy and legitimacy, thereby strengthening the rule of law and improving access to justice for all.

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar speaks during a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico. File image. EFE/Mario Guzmán

In this regard, The letter asserts that the statement by the United States ambassador “is of a strictly internal nature of the Mexican State, and represents an unacceptable act of interference, It contravenes the sovereignty of the United Mexican States and does not reflect the degree of mutual respect that characterizes the relations between our governments.”

On August 22nd, Salazar shared a position against the reform of the Judicial Branch sent by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and promoted by MORENA for discussion and approval in September, in which He highlighted the risks that this could bring to the trade relationship between both nations.

“I believe – in my opinion – that the debate over the direct popular election of judges in these times, as well as the fierce politics that will be seen in Mexico if the elections of judges in 2025 and 2027 are approved, threaten the historic commercial relationship that we have built, which depends on the trust of the investments that must be made here in Mexico to achieve prosperity for the people of Mexico. The elections could also make it easier for cartels and other malicious actors to take advantage of inexperienced judges with political motivations,” he said at a press conference.

Judges and employees of the judiciary are on strike this Thursday against judicial reform, in Mexico City (Mexico). EFE/ Isaac Esquivel

Ken Salazar noted that The reform as it stands will not meet its objective of combating corruption in the agencies and that does not guarantee that there are judges capable of handling litigation for commercial disputes by eliminating the necessary requirements to reach a federal position, such as minimum experience.

He said there are points he supports, but that companies, agencies and organizations need certainty in the judicial framework about what could happen and How could they act in controversies?.