Mexico judicial reform faces implementation challenges

Following the 2024 constitutional reforms in Mexico, the judicial system has transitioned to a model where judges, magistrates, and ministers are selected through popular election. This shift has prompted organizations like UNESPO to seek ways to bridge the gap between the judiciary and social structures, including indigenous groups, workers, and various social sectors, to ensure representatives reflect the needs of the people.

Despite these structural changes, implementation challenges persist. In regions such as Baja California, the promised Tribunal de Disciplina Judicial—an entity intended to investigate judicial officials and combat corruption—has not yet been fully operationalized. Critics note that while the legal framework for judicial elections was established, secondary reforms required to define the functioning of new organs have faced delays, leaving certain oversight mechanisms unfulfilled.