Mexico Proposes Judicial Reforms Granting Courts Budget Control

Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, president of Mexico’s Supreme Court, presented proposed changes to four judicial laws to the Presidency on October 6. These reforms, advised by Luisa María Alcalde, would allow the Supreme Court, Electoral Tribunal, and Judicial Discipline Tribunal to manage their own budgets. The package also amends the organic law of the federal judiciary, the Amparo Law, and the main electoral law.

The changes would amend the Amparo Law, which is Mexico’s primary legal action for challenging government acts and is frequently used by companies. The proposal also regulates the main electoral law and grants top courts control over their budgets. This could impact the predictability of the legal system for foreign investors.