Background and Key Players
The Comisión de Puntos Constitucionales y Electorales (Constitutional and Electoral Points Commission) of the Jalisco Congress has approved a constitutional reform for the transformation of the local judicial system. This decision was made with the support of Morena, PAN, PRI, PT, Hagamos Futuro, and independent legislators.
The Importance of the Reform
This reform aims to establish a more transparent, impartial, and citizen-centric judicial system in Jalisco. The proposed changes align with federal obligations to harmonize local legislation, taking into account the contributions of each parliamentary fraction.
The Reform’s Key Provisions
The reformed constitution proposes an elective judicial model, where judges and magistrates will be chosen through citizen voting and merit-based examination. This ensures professionalism and comprehensive renewal of the judicial system.
- The reform guarantees plurality, territorial representation, and eliminates political influences in appointment processes.
- It establishes independent selection committees and objective procedures to ensure impartiality.
- The amendment balances judicial districts with electoral ones, prioritizing citizen participation.
- It seeks to end the practice of quota distribution, ensuring impartiality and providing certainty for social, economic, and municipal sectors.
- The reform aims to create a modern and reliable judicial system for all Jalisco residents.
Bipartisan Support and Next Steps
Despite the absence of MC’s support, which holds 11 seats in the local congress, and PVEM with two representatives, the reform was approved due to the bipartisan agreement. The reform still needs approval from the Security and Justice Commission and a qualified two-thirds majority vote in the chamber.
Key Figures Involved
The key figures in this reform include:
- Miguel de la Rosa Figueroa – Coordinator of the Morena bancada (faction).
- Claudia Murguía Torres – PAN representative.
- María del Refugio Camarena Jáuregui – PRI representative.
- Tonatiuh Bravo Padilla – Hagamos Futuro representative.
- Tonantzin Cárdenas Méndez – Futuro representative.
- Alejandro Puerto – Independent legislator.
- Norma López Ramírez – President of the Constitutional and Electoral Points Commission.
Press Conference and Future Impact
The involved legislators announced the agreement in a press conference. The approved reform is expected to bring significant changes to Jalisco’s judicial system, fostering transparency, impartiality, and citizen engagement.
