Judicial reforms strain Mexican-US ties, spook investors

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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during his daily news conference.
Photo: Yuri CORTEZ / AFP/File
Source: AFP

Controversial judicial reforms promoted by Mexico’s outgoing president are straining diplomatic relations with the United States, its neighbor and key trading partner, while also rattling financial markets.

US Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar has warned that the changes would “threaten” a trade relationship that “relies on investors’ confidence in Mexico’s…

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