Raising concern about the constitutional reforms in Mexico.

This resolution expresses significant concern regarding recent constitutional reforms in Mexico, particularly those impacting the nation's judiciary. Reforms enacted in September 2024 include the popular election of judges and justices, the elimination of independent judicial oversight, and reduced qualification standards, which have prompted widespread strikes and criticism. The House of Representatives believes these changes could negatively affect Mexico's democratic institutions , judicial independence , and the separation of powers , while also undermining its electoral system and independent oversight agencies. The resolution further highlights other enacted reforms, such as the elimination of autonomous institutions overseeing social development, energy, and telecommunications, and a prohibition on genetically modified corn. These broader changes, along with proposed reductions to the National Electoral Institute's authority, are seen as potentially contradicting commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) , jeopardizing critical economic and security interests and weakening North American integration. The House underscores that these reforms could undermine joint efforts to strengthen the rule of law, counter organized crime, and address issues like fentanyl and human trafficking, despite reaffirming commitment to a robust bilateral relationship.