Judicial Reform / Presidential Transition

Dialogue Adds to Judicial Reform. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador emphasized the importance of dialogue regarding the judicial reform, acknowledging the need for such reforms. Concerning the democratic method for selecting judges, magistrates, and ministers, he stated that it should be analyzed by Congress, as it is part of their responsibility.

He reiterated his belief that it is preferable for new members to be recent law graduates. "When lawyers graduate from law schools, they are enthusiastic about applying the law impartially. They are not yet corrupted, and this brings renewal," said López Obrador.

López Obrador ruled out meeting with Norma Piña, Head, Supreme Court, sending a message questioning why the Court does not defend the tax payments of businessmen and bankers, asking for a report on how many individuals are detained without sentencing, questioning why they earn more than the president despite constitutional provisions, and why they have trust funds that favor privileges and abuses, among other concerns. He stressed that this is not personal.

Transition. López Obrador noted that meetings are already taking place between members of his cabinet and those who will be part of Claudia Sheinbaum's cabinet as part of the transition process. He also mentioned that the 2025 budget project is being reviewed, with Sheinbaum, the elected candidate, having the final say.

However, he emphasized that he will not leave any unfinished business from his administration, though he did not rule out assigning Sheinbaum the task of completing some of his commitments that are still pending. He stated that out of the 100 commitments he made at the start of his government, he has fulfilled 98, with the Ayotzinapa case and governmental decentralization remaining unresolved.