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[โ€“] yogthos@lemmy.ml 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

US and Canada intervened in internal Mexican affairs by expressing their displeasure over Mexican judicial overhaul where judges will now be elected instead of being appointed.

[โ€“] selokichtli@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

To be more exhaustive, it's better described as a mixed method for election. People will elect ultimately, but only after the candidates are chosen by the three constitutional powers. Also, the candidates will need to cover some requirements. There is a lot of propaganda going on saying anyone could be a judge without any training.