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Protesters against judicial reform take over the Mexican Senate. Police repress

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Protests erupted against the judicial reform in Mexico, where demonstrators, including judicial workers, stormed the Mexican Senate on September 10, 2024, accusing lawmakers of ignoring public opposition.

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Police repression followed, using tear gas and fire extinguishers. The protests were driven by opposition to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s reform, which critics say threatens the independence of the judiciary. This unrest forced a session to be relocated, sparking nationwide debate about democracy and citizen participation.

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Protesters, including judiciary workers, accuse lawmakers of ignoring public opposition. The reform is feared to undermine the independence of Mexico’s judiciary.

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The protest escalated with police repression, deploying tear gas and fire extinguishers to disperse the crowds.

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Critics argue that this reform could jeopardize democratic checks and balances, sparking fierce debates nationwide.