During his participation in an international forum in Madrid, Spain, former President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa harshly criticized the Morena government and the recent judicial reform, warning that Mexico faces a problem similar to that of Venezuela and alerting the public to a loss of democratic checks and balances.
Key statements on the Supreme Court and Morena:
Loss of Independence: Calderón questioned the popular election of magistrates and judges, stating that the new model allowed the entry of individuals loyal to the government, including lawyers who previously defended drug traffickers.
Citizen Defenselessness: The former president warned that, under the current system, it is impossible for a citizen or investor to “win a lawsuit against the government,” thus eliminating the protection of civil and human rights.
Comparison with South American Regimes: He asserted that Mexico “is on the same path” as Venezuela, noting that the ruling party has concentrated power and eroded autonomous institutions in record time.
Other criticisms: In simultaneous interviews, he also condemned rulings such as the Supreme Court decision that allows the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) to block bank accounts without a prior court order, calling it a very serious attack on people’s rights. Reactions and Morena’s stance
The former president’s statements have generated intense debate across the Mexican political spectrum.
While some sectors support his warnings about the erosion of institutions, figures from Morena and supporters of the Fourth Transformation have rejected these assertions and accused him of polarizing the political climate and attempting to interfere from abroad.
⚠️Nmms, qué pretende Felipe Calderón?🤔
— Impudor Político (@ImpudorPolitico) July 17, 2026
Está viendo que Marina del Pilar y los narco políticos de Morena tienen desquiciada (literal) a Claudia Sheinbaum y desde Madrid le pone una PUTIZA a su gobierno y a su Reforma al Poder Judicial, ufff
Disfruten👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/IvrhfU2Wg0
Source: Milenio
