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On September 2024, a constitutional reform introduced structural changes to the federal judicial power, mainly: renewal of federal judges: the nine Supreme Court justices and all circuit magistrates and federal
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Source: L&E Global The incoming government, committed to maintaining leftist policies, aims to implement an extensive set of reforms designed to strengthen labour rights, improve working conditions, and enhance
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Contract formation in MexicoContract formation in Mexico
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Mexico Increases the Minimum WageMexico Increases the Minimum Wage
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