Mexico passes controversial judicial reform

The World

Angry protesters stormed into Mexico’s Senate building on Tuesday night in a failed bid to block a vote on judicial reform. The measure passed, clearing the way for all judges in Mexico to be elected by popular vote. Critics of the change say it will remove checks on executive power, undercut Mexico’s democracy and further empower drug cartels. Melisa Ayala talks with The World’s Marco Werman about the repercussions of the reform. 

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