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Mexico's Rule of Law At a Crossroads: Examining Challenges

Mexico's Rule of Law at a Crossroads:
Examining Challenges and Prospects
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Format: In-Person

Program Fee:
Free for Members and Non-Lawyers | $15 Non-Members
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Description:
As President López Obrador's term nears its conclusion, this panel will address the current state of the rule of law in Mexico and the primary challenges facing the incoming administration. Key concerns include attempts to exert control over the judiciary, the absence of substantial anti-corruption initiatives, and the proposed weakening of electoral oversight bodies. In early February, four months prior to the election, the President introduced a series of constitutional reforms encompassing various issues as part of his electoral strategy to secure victory for his party's candidate. This panel will analyze the significance and potential implications of these proposed changes on the rule of law.

Speakers:
Ambassador Roberta Jacobson (ret.), Dinamica Americas
Diego Sierra Laris, Von Wobeser y Sierra
Veronica Yepez, Covington & Burling
Jorge Sepulveda Garcia, Garcia Jimeno 

Moderator:
Jaime Chavez Alor, Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice

Sponsoring Committee:
Inter-American Affairs, Jessenia Vazcones-Yagual, Chair

Co-Sponsoring Committee:
Task Force on the Independence of Lawyers and Judges, Christopher Pioch, Chair

Co-Sponsoring Organization:
Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, Alexander Papachristou, Executive Director


Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

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