MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president told reporters Tuesday he has put relations with the United States and Canadian embassies “on pause” after the two countries voiced concerns over a proposed judicial overhaul that critics say could undermine the independence of the judiciary.

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador didn’t elaborate on what a pause would mean. It’s not a term used in formal diplomatic codes, and Mexico’s foreign ministry did not respond to an Associated Press request for comment about what it would entail.

The proposal includes having judges elected to office, something critics fear would stack courts with politically biased judges{ai:summary}<p>Mexico's president announced a pause in relations with the U.S. and Canadian embassies due to concerns over a proposed judicial overhaul that critics argue could weaken judicial independence. Details on the implications of this pause remain unclear.</p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

Mexico pauses relations with Canadian, U.S. embassies for criticizing judicial overhaul plan

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