Mexico Supreme Court President's Powers Reduced by Judicial Reform

Mexico's Supreme Court Sees President's Powers Curtailed Under Judicial Reform Mexico City – Recent judicial reforms have significantly altered the powers of the president of the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico (SCJN). The changes, effective immediately, limit the president's administrative and appointment authorities. Previously, the SCJN president managed the court's budget, appointed officials, and chaired the Federal Judiciary Council. These responsibilities are now transferred to a newly established administrative unit within the SCJN and the Tribunal de Disciplina Judicial. "With the judicial reform, the role of this position has drastically changed," explains a legal expert. The reforms aim to enhance transparency and reduce potential conflicts of interest. The reforms do not diminish the president's judicial role. The president retains the power to preside over plenary sessions and cast tie-breaking votes. This ensures the court's continued functionality while promoting a more balanced distribution of authority. The changes signal a move towards a more streamlined and accountable judicial system in Mexico.