MEXICO CITY (EFE).— The Senate issued yesterday afternoon the declaration of approval of the reform that establishes the inadmissibility of constitutional controversies, unconstitutionality actions or amparo proceedings against additions or reforms to the Mexican Constitution.
After the constitutional declaration, the president of the Senate, Gerardo Fernández Noroña, instructed the legal direction of the Senate to “immediately, once it is promulgated, published and in force” the reform regarding impeachability, request the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) the dismissal of all controversy in unconstitutionality action and amparo trials that are processed against the reform of the Judicial Branch and against any reform emanating from the power reformer.
The above, said Fernández Noroña, in order to safeguard the supremacy and inviolability of the Magna Carta and “so that no one dares to be above the Mexican Constitution.”
The president of the Political Coordination Board, Adán Augusto López, assured that with the approval of this project the senators carry out “the most profound of the constitutional reforms in the country.”
Previously, Fernández Noroña reported that the Senate received from the Chamber of Deputies the draft declaration on the reform of article 107 and the addition of a fifth paragraph to article 105 of the Magna Carta, accompanied by the approving votes of 23 congresses.
As happened with the judicial reform and the reform that transfers the National Guard to the Secretariat of National Defense, the declaration of this day in the Chamber of Deputies did not have the presence of the congressmen of the Institutional Revolutionary parties (PRI) , National Action (PAN) and Citizen Movement (MC), who announced that they would not attend the session “so as not to validate a constitutional modification that violates human rights.”
In the Senate it was noted that the state legislatures that have so far given their support to the draft decree are those of the states of: Baja California, Baja California Sur, Campeche, Chiapas, Colima, Durango, Guerrero, Hidalgo, State of Mexico , Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Puebla, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Yucatán, Zacatecas and the City from Mexico.
“The Chamber of Senators declares that the decree that reforms article 107 and adds a fifth paragraph to article 105 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States is approved, regarding the unchallengeability of additions or reforms to the Constitution. Federal”, so the document was sent to the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) for publication.
For the PRI, Senator Alejandro Moreno denounced that the Morena party and its allies the Green Ecologist of Mexico (PVEM) and Labor (PT), the majority in Congress, “are destroying the republic and the judicial system” and proposed strengthening the democratic regime of Mexico.
Her party colleague, Claudia Edith Anaya, criticized the speed with which the constitutional amendment was approved in the states of the republic, as it was endorsed in 23 local congresses in less than 24 hours.
While for Morena, Manuel Huerta pointed out that the deliberative processes have already been carried out to approve the supremacy of the Political Constitution, so now we must continue with what the Magna Carta establishes and choose the judging people.
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**Interview with Political Analyst Juan Martínez on Mexico’s Recent Constitutional Reform**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Juan. The Mexican Senate has just approved significant constitutional reforms that affect the judiciary. Can you summarize the key aspects of this reform?
**Juan Martínez:** Absolutely. The recent approval by the Senate essentially changes the ground rules regarding the judiciary in Mexico. One of the most controversial elements is the new regulation that makes constitutional controversies, unconstitutionality actions, and amparo proceedings inadmissible against amendments to the Constitution. This means that it will be much harder for courts to challenge changes to the Constitution and that these reforms will be upheld as supreme.
**Interviewer:** That sounds like a major shift. What are the main arguments for and against this reform?
**Juan Martínez:** Proponents argue that this reform is essential for ending corruption within the judiciary and restoring faith in the legal system. They believe that a more streamlined judicial process will help create a more effective and responsive legal framework. On the flip side, critics, including opposition parties, claim that this could undermine judicial independence and create a precedent where the executive branch can push through reforms without proper checks and balances. They fear it may contribute to authoritarianism in governance.
**Interviewer:** The Senate President, Gerardo Fernández Noroña, has emphasized the need to protect the supremacy of the Constitution. How do you see this playing out politically?
**Juan Martínez:** It’s definitely a complex situation. Fernández Noroña’s statement about safeguarding the Constitution may resonate with some voters who appreciate a strong stance against corruption. However, without the support of significant political parties such as PRI, PAN, and MC—who boycotted the vote—this could lead to heightened polarization in Mexican politics. The absence of these voices in the discussion raises concerns about the inclusivity of the reform process.
**Interviewer:** What are the potential implications if the Supreme Court is indeed requested to dismiss challenges related to this reform?
**Juan Martínez:** If the Supreme Court does comply with that request, we may see a substantial shift in the power dynamics in Mexico. It could embolden the government to pursue further reforms without worrying about judicial pushback. However, this could also provoke public dissent and protest from those who view it as an affront to democracy. It’s a balancing act between governance, judicial oversight, and civil liberties.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Juan, for your insights on this critical moment for Mexico’s political landscape.
**Juan Martínez:** My pleasure! It’s an important issue, and I look forward to seeing how it develops in the coming weeks.
