Tensions between Mexico and the US are running high over President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's proposed judicial reforms. The changes would allow judges, including those on the Supreme Court, to be elected by popular vote. US Ambassador Ken Salazar has warned that the reforms could harm Mexico's democracy by making the judiciary more susceptible to influence by drug cartels and partisanship. If enacted, they could also have a negative impact on the US-Mexico trade relationship. Lila Abed, Director of the Wilson Center's Mexico Institute, provides insights on what the reforms could mean for the USMCA and the potential impact they could have on US companies doing business in Mexico. López Obrador's proposed changes have resulted in a strike by more than 50,000 judicial workers, warnings from business leaders about potential negative impacts on foreign investments, and a downgrade in Mexico's investment rating by Wall Street firms.
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