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1. Senate and Local Congresses Approve Judicial Reform

Following the debates in the Chamber of Deputies that took place last week, the full Senate of the Republic approved the reform of the judiciary early Wednesday morning. One of the most important changes in this project is the popular election of judges and magistrates, which has faced criticism and opposition both on the streets and at the institutional level. The vote took place after a change of venue due to the intrusion of protesters against the reform in the plenary session, so the session resumed in an alternative location.

After its approval thanks to the vote of an opposition senator, the project was sent to the local congresses for approval. Less than 24 hours after the Senate vote, 17 local congresses approved the project, so it will be sent to the Executive Branch, which is responsible for the reform’s official publication.

El País: México aprueba la controvertida reforma judicial que somete al voto popular la elección de jueces.

El Financiero: Reforma al Poder Judicial será ley: Es aprobada por 17 congresos, ¿qué estados la aprobaron?.

2. AMLO Thanks U.S. Candidates for Respecting Mexico in Debate

In his morning press conference, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador celebrated that the U.S. presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, respected the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico in the first presidential debate they held.

He noted that progress is being made in the relationship of respect and sovereignty between the two countries. This came after statements made in previous weeks regarding Mexico’s relationship with the candidates due to the upcoming constitutional reforms.

El Universal: AMLO celebra que en el debate entre candidatos presidenciales de EU trataron con respeto a México.

3. Sheinbaum Adds Members to Her Presidential Cabinet

The elected president, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced the next secretaries of National Defence and the Navy, the two positions still needed to complete her legal cabinet. General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo will lead the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena), while Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles will be the Secretary of the Navy (Semar). Sheinbaum stated that both share the vision of her government and will work together on security matters, such as the National Guard.

Additionally, she announced 11 new members of the expanded presidential cabinet. Notable appointments include Rommel Pacheco, former Olympic athlete, as the Director General of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports (CONADE), and Octavio Romero Oropeza, currently the director of PEMEX, who will become the Director General of the National Workers’ Housing Fund Institute (INFONAVIT). Finally, Efraín Morales López will lead the National Water Commission (CONAGUA).

Milenio: Sheinbaum vio “afinidad en el proyecto” en próximos titulares de Sedena y Semar.

El Universal: Sheinbaum hace nuevos nombramientos; Octavio Romero va a Infonavit, Rommel Pacheco, a Conade.

4. Moody’s Highlights Risks of Judicial Reform; AMLO Assures Investment Security

Prior to the approval of the judicial reform, the rating agency Moody’s commented that the project threatens to weaken institutional checks and balances, which could affect other issues such as the effectiveness of the regulatory framework and the application of the law. The reform could undermine key areas for the rating, such as fiscal and economic strength.

In response to questions at the morning press conference, President López Obrador denied that the approval of the judicial reform would hinder foreign investment. He added that he aims to publish and make it official by September 15 so that the election process can start in 2025.

El Economista: Aprobación de reforma judicial tendrá impacto significativo en calificación crediticia: Moody’s.

López-Dóriga Digital: López Obrador niega que la reforma judicial frene la inversión extranjera en México.

5. Martí Batres Calls for Acceleration of Reforms in Mexico City

Martí Batres, the Head of Government of Mexico City, urged the Mexico City Congress to expedite the process of confirming internal bodies and committees to review and approve the proposals presented preferentially before the new Congress, which was installed on September 1. These proposals include the creation of new secretariats that Clara Brugada planned for her administration, which will begin in October.

Among the new institutions are the Secretariat of Water, the Secretariat of Housing, the Secretariat of Citizen Attention, and the Secretariat of Planning and Territorial Ordering. The appointees for these positions will assume their roles on October 5, alongside Clara Brugada’s government in Mexico City.

Expansión Política: Batres pide al Congreso de CDMX acelerar reformas para crear nuevas secretarías.