Presidente AMLO's Reforma al Artículo 127 Constitucional Rejected by Courts

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) recently announced his plans to reform the Article 127 of the Mexican Constitution, in order to ensure that no government official can earn more than the president. Unfortunately, this plan has been met with an amparo, or court injunction, and is unlikely to pass before AMLO's sexenio ends. The proposed reform would have capped all public servants' salaries at the same level as the president's. This would have meant a significant pay cut for many high-ranking officials in Mexico, including senators and members of Congress. While it was a popular proposal among AMLO's supporters, it has been rejected by both federal and local courts due to its perceived unconstitutional nature. Critics of the proposal argue that capping public servant salaries violates their right to free association and collective bargaining under Mexican law. They also point out that such a move could lead to an exodus of experienced public servants from government positions, leaving inexperienced replacements in their place. This could lead to further instability within Mexico's government institutions and ultimately weaken their effectiveness in serving citizens' needs. Furthermore, some experts are concerned about how this decision will affect future attempts at reforming Mexico's constitution. The rejection of AMLO's proposal could set a precedent for other similar reforms being blocked by courts on similar grounds. This could make it difficult for any future president or legislator to enact meaningful constitutional reforms without facing legal challenges from opponents who disagree with them politically or ideologically. Despite these setbacks, President López Obrador remains optimistic about his ability to pass this reform before his term ends in 2024. He has stated that he will continue fighting for this cause until it is approved by both houses of Congress and signed into law by him personally. Only time will tell if he succeeds in achieving his goal before his sexenio ends next year or not..