Reforma judicial en México : elección popular de jueces y el riesgo de captura institucional

This article critically examines Mexico’s 2024 judicial reform, focusing on the implications of the popular election of judges, the reduction of judicial terms, the mass dismissal of judges, the politicization of the newly created Disciplinary Tribunal, and the linkage of judicial salaries to the executive branch. Through comparative and normative analysis, the paper explores the experiences of Bolivia and the United States in implementing systems of judicial elections, as well as international standards on judicial independence. The findings suggest that these institutional changes risk undermining the impartiality and autonomy of the judiciary, potentially facilitating its political capture. The study concludes with recommendations to mitigate these risks and ensure a balance between judicial democratization and the preservation of judicial independence.