Mexican Judges Strike Over Controversial Judicial Reform

Proposed overhaul includes electing judges by popular vote, sparking fears of politicization and loss of judicial independence.

Over 1,000 judges and magistrates join nationwide strike against judicial reforms.
Reforms proposed by outgoing President Lopez Obrador aim to elect judges to combat corruption.
Critics argue the changes could undermine checks and balances and lead to political capture of the judiciary.
Markets react negatively to the proposed reforms, citing concerns over judicial impartiality.
Striking judicial workers vow to continue the protest until the government backs down.