This House resolution expresses concern about proposed constitutional reforms in Mexico that would fundamentally alter the country's judicial system and government oversight agencies. The reforms would make all federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, subject to direct popular election, eliminate independent judicial oversight, reduce qualification standards for judges, and weaken autonomous agencies responsible for elections, energy policy, antitrust enforcement, and transparency. The resolution emphasizes that Mexico and the United States are major trading partners with over $750 billion in annual trade and nearly 5 million American jobs dependent on that relationship, and warns that these reforms could undermine judicial independence, the rule of law, and commitments under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement scheduled for review in 2026. The resolution cites concerns raised by Mexican judges, bar associations, the United Nations, and U.S. business groups, noting that Mexican federal judges launched an indefinite strike in August 2024 to protest the reforms. While reaffirming respect for Mexican sovereignty, the House calls on the country to reconsider reforms that could damage democratic institutions and jeopardize bilateral cooperation on security issues including combating organized crime and drug trafficking.
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