Mexico President Says US Judicial Reform Criticism Is Domestic Interference

Tensions over controversial plans

MEXICO CITY, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and his elected successor defended a judicial reform plan on Monday, saying it was not intended to weaken the country's democracy.

The plan, which would give the government more control over the judiciary, has been criticized by the United States and other international organizations.

Lopez Obrador said the criticism was an example of "domestic interference" and that Mexico would not tolerate it.

Judicial reform threatens democracy

The proposed reform of Mexico's judiciary threatens the country's democracy and its rule of law, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) said in a statement on Friday.

Ruling party considers changes

Mexico's ruling party is considering changes to a proposed judicial reform in a bid to calm market concerns.

The reform, which would give the government more control over the judiciary, has been criticized by investors and analysts.

Mexico approves controversial bill

Mexico approved a controversial bill related to the country's courts system on Tuesday that critics see as the latest move by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to tighten his grip on power.

The bill, which was passed by the Mexican Congress, would give the government more control over the appointment and removal of judges and magistrates.

Mexico responds to US criticism of judicial reform

Mexico said on Friday it is sending a diplomatic note to the United States to protest criticism of its proposed judicial reform.

The reform, which would give the government more control over the judiciary, has been criticized by the US government and other international organizations.

Incoming Mexican president defends judicial reform plan

In a move reminiscent of her political mentor, incoming Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday defended a controversial plan to overhaul the country's judicial system.

The plan, which has been criticized by the United States and other international organizations, would give the government more control over the judiciary.

Mexican president criticizes judiciary

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday criticized the country's judiciary as "rotten" and said he would not hesitate to use his power to clean it up.

The comments come as Lopez Obrador faces growing pressure to address corruption and impunity in Mexico.