The Government of Mexico reaffirmed its commitment to the strict respect for the Constitution, making clear that it does not support or promote laws or actions contrary to its content. This was stated by Arturo Zaldívar Lelo de Larrea, General Coordinator of Policy and Government, in response to the recent discussion regarding the Amparo Law reform approved by the Senate on October 2.
During the press conference “Las mañaneras del pueblo,” President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo asked Zaldívar to explain the Executive’s stance regarding the principle of non-retroactivity enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution. The president stressed that her administration is guided by constitutional principles and does not endorse measures that contravene them.
Zaldívar reiterated that, under the Constitution, no law can be applied retroactively to the detriment of any person. He therefore respectfully suggested to the Legislative Branch to make adjustments to the First Transitory Article of the draft decree to avoid ambiguities and ensure full legal certainty.
Among the modifications proposed by the official is the clarification that the Amparo Law is a procedural norm, meaning that completed stages must be governed by the legislation in force at the time they occurred. He also specified that the new provisions should only apply to proceedings initiated after the decree takes effect, without affecting previously acquired rights.
Zaldívar emphasized that the reforms aim to modernize the amparo trial, making it more agile without undermining legality or legal certainty. He highlighted that institutional dialogue between government branches is essential to ensure that legal reforms respect the Constitution and truly serve the people of Mexico.
