Judicial Shake-up in Mexico: Supreme Court Resignations Signal Constitutional Crisis

Mexican Supreme Court Justice Alfredo Gutierrez will resign amid judicial reform tensions as eight more resignations are rumored. The reform, spearheaded by Morena, proposes popular election of judges, causing friction with Mexico's international partners, including the United States and Canada.

Justice Alfredo Gutierrez of the Mexican Supreme Court announced his resignation, planned for August 2025, amid escalating tensions over judicial reform.

As Mexico prepares for key elections in June, rumors suggest eight more resignations are imminent, risking a constitutional standoff between the judiciary and the ruling bloc.

The reforms, proposing judges elected by popular vote, have sparked international concern, with significant implications for diplomatic relations with the U.S. and Canada.

(With inputs from agencies.)