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This resolution raises significant concerns about recent constitutional reforms in Mexico, highlighting potential negative impacts on democratic institutions and bilateral relations. The resolution expresses alarm about judicial reforms that would directly elect federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, while eliminating independent judicial oversight and reducing qualification standards. It also notes broader constitutional changes that would dismantle autonomous institutions overseeing various sectors, including energy, telecommunications, and social development, and potentially reduce the National Electoral Institute's effectiveness. The resolution specifically warns that these reforms may contradict commitments in the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), potentially jeopardizing economic and security interests that are crucial to both countries. With bilateral trade exceeding $896 billion in 2023 and nearly 5 million U.S. jobs dependent on trade with Mexico, the resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong, respectful relationship while expressing deep concern about the long-term implications of these constitutional changes on democratic processes, judicial independence, and institutional transparency.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/454/all-info