Coparmex asks the Court to protect judicial independence

The Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) and the Mexican Bar, Bar Association, Jalisco Chapterreaffirmed their commitment to defending the rule of law and protecting the Constitution by filing an appeal Friend of the Court before the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation.

The legal resource emphasizes the necessary technical and legal arguments to protect judicial independence in Mexicoin a context where the reforms to the Judiciary, promoted by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, represent a profound challenge for the balance of powers.

In a statement, Coparmex explains that the Amicus Curiae seeks to influence the constitutional deliberation that the Supreme Court is about to issue, placing special emphasis on the risks posed by judicial reform for the impartiality and autonomy of judges and magistrates.

Coparmex warns of risks to the Judiciary

Both institutions emphasize that this initiative not only compromises the impartiality of judges and magistratesbut it directly impacts the trust of the institutions and the legal certainty that the country needs to continue attracting investments and generating jobs.

At a press conference, José Medina Mora Icaza, national president of Coparmexstressed the importance of the moment that Mexico is going through and the commitment that this demands from society.

“Today we find ourselves in a crucial moment for our country. A moment that requires us to take a stand and, beyond words, convert our convictions into forceful actions.”

“This Tuesday the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation will decide on a judicial reform that not only affects those who practice law, but also It impacts every citizen, every company, to each one of us,” he expressed.

They highlight the value of an independent judicial system

For his part, Marcos del Rosario, president of the Coparmex legal committee, highlighted the value of an independent judicial system as guarantee for impartial justice and legal certainty.

“This reform not only conditions the independence of the Judiciary, but also puts at risk the access to justice of the defendantsbecause the fact that the judicial career disappears puts defendants in a situation in which those who will resolve their matters are people who do not have the experience or proven legal foundations,” he added.

In turn, José Pablo Ramos Castillo, president of the Mexican Bar, Bar Association, Jalisco Chapter, emphasized the risks involved in the reform.

“This document (Amicus Curiae) is intended to contribute to the analysis of the means of constitutional control filed to invalidate the constitutional reform in judicial matters“he added.

“The aforementioned reform presents deep and risky implications for the institutional framework of our country.”

“In particular, it poses clear threats to judicial independence, affects the division of powers by weakening the counterweights that guarantee the balance and autonomy of each State organ,” he commented.

Coparmex calls to protect the balance of powers

Medina Mora called for action to defend the balance of powers in Mexico: “We are already in a constitutional crisis from the moment that one power does not comply with what another power mandates.

“We are at that crucial point for our country, which requires us to take positions and convert these conditions into forceful actions,” he stated.

“We will be very attentive to what the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation decides tomorrow about this judicial reform and, of course, the How will that decision be attacked by the Legislative and Executive powers?”, he concluded.

A Judiciary free of political interests is essential

The statement indicates that the defense of a Judiciary free of political interests is essential for guarantee legal stability and confidence in institutionsthe basis on which investment and job creation in the country prosper.

A politicized judicial system would not only discourage foreign investment, but would hinder economic development by generating uncertainty in the protection of rights.

For this reason, Coparmex makes a energetic and firm call to the ministers of the Supreme Court so that, in their deliberation, they confirm the fundamental principles that sustain the independence of the Judicial Branch in our country.

Coparmex and the Mexican Bar, Bar Association, Jalisco Chapter, urge all sectors of society to join forces in defense of the constitutional framework and the protection of fundamental rights in Mexico.

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