Mexican President's Proposal for Constitutional Reforms in Response to U.S. Designation of Drug Cartels as 'Terrorist' Organizations

Mexican President proposes constitutional reforms to protect sovereignty from U.S. military action against designated drug cartels. Trump administration designates six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, sparking concerns.

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum's Proposed Judicial Reforms

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum plans to encourage broad discussions on proposed constitutional reforms, including a judicial overhaul that has raised concerns among critics and spooked markets. The reform would replace appointed Supreme Court judges with popularly elected ones, potentially altering the balance of power in Mexico.

Protests in Mexico City in Support of the National Electoral Institute

Huge crowds protest in Mexico City in support of the National Electoral Institute against President Lopez Obrador's attempts to weaken it ahead of the upcoming presidential election in June. Lopez Obrador has sent constitutional reforms to Congress that would overhaul the INE, but protests argue it is an attempt to concentrate power in his party's government.