Mexico’s Top Court Justices Join Strike Over Judicial Reform (2)

Mexico’s Supreme Court justices went on strike to protest President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s proposed reform of the judicial system while demonstrations against the controversial plan delayed its debate in congress by a few hours.

The strike was approved by eight votes in favor and three against, the top court said in a statement Tuesday. The court will continue to address urgent matters and the justices will review their position on Sept. 9.

If Lopez Obrador’s reform is approved by congress, all of the country’s judges will be elected by popular vote, including those on the Supreme Court. Critics ...