The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has accepted a challenge against judicial reforms in Mexico, prompting calls for a delay in the election of judges.
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has accepted a review of a legal challenge against reforms to the judiciary, the Amparo Law, and the National Guard in Mexico. This challenge was presented by Deputy Germán Martínez Cázares of the PAN party, along with jurists Rafael Estrada Michel and Juan Marcos Gutiérrez González Irigoyen. They requested a one-year delay in the 2026 judges' elections as a precautionary measure, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Martínez Cázares stated that these reforms will now be examined on an international stage, as the Court has acknowledged receipt of their complaint and has communicated it to the Mexican government, the victims, and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Washington.
The challenges against these judicial reforms raise critical concerns about their compatibility with Mexico's international obligations. Martínez Cázares made it clear that while the initial procedure does not represent a final decision, it does confirm that the Inter-American Court will scrutinize whether the legislative majority’s reforms align with existing international legal commitments. The matter underscores the potential implications for the rule of law and human rights in Mexico, as these reforms are now subject to international accountability.
This situation brings to light the ongoing tensions between the Mexican government and various legal institutions as debates continue regarding the independence of the judiciary and governmental oversight. By seeking an international review, the involved parties are escalating their fight against what they describe as an erosion of judicial independence in Mexico. The outcome of this challenge could have far-reaching consequences for public trust in the Mexican judicial system and its adherence to international human rights standards.
