Mexico’s upper and lower houses have approved a reform to update the nation’s Amparo Law, a key legal tool similar to habeas corpus in the U.S., designed to protect citizens and companies from government overreach.
The reform, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to expedite Amparo cases and address concerns over its excessive use, particularly regarding the constant filing of injunctions to avoid paying taxes.
However, some experts warn that the reform may make it more difficult for individuals, companies, groups and communities to challenge government actions they believe violate their rights. Critics argue that the reform is designed to discourage communities or environmental groups from using the Amparo to contest government decisions, such as large infrastructure projects, that affect them collectively.
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