Since its reconstitution in September 2025, Mexico’s Supreme Court has issued a series of rulings that reinforce legislative and executive priorities from the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. In its first four months under Chief Justice Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, the Court has not ruled against any major reform or decree promoted by López Obrador or the Morena-led Congress.
At least six high-profile decisions have favored initiatives from the previous administration. These include upholding the elimination of 109 federal trust funds—worth an estimated 68 billion pesos—as well as validating reforms to the Mining Law, the Retirement Savings Systems Law, and the General Victims Law. The Court also endorsed a controversial education reform that prioritizes graduates from public teacher-training colleges for teaching positions, a measure critics argue undermines merit-based hiring.
Another significant ruling ratified expanded powers for the president of the National Electoral Institute (INE), allowing appointments without requiring full council approval. This decision has drawn scrutiny for potentially increasing executive influence over electoral administration.
The Court has not ruled against any major López Obrador-era initiative since its reconstitution.
The Court has resolved nearly 3,000 matters since September, but its consistent support for López Obrador-era policies has prompted debate over whether its current posture reflects legal merit or a broader institutional shift. The departure of more critical justices in recent years may have contributed to a more favorable environment for past government initiatives.
Supporters of the rulings argue they are grounded in constitutional interpretation rather than political alignment. Some legal analysts suggest that the Court may be correcting what they see as prior judicial overreach or delays in implementing legislative mandates. Others caution against drawing long-term conclusions from early decisions, noting that institutional dynamics can evolve over time.
Still, the pattern is notable. The validation of reforms affecting public finance, education policy, and regulatory governance suggests a judiciary increasingly aligned with the legislative agenda of López Obrador’s administration. Whether this trend continues will likely shape Mexico’s legal and political landscape in the years ahead.
