Diego Valadés
Diego Valadés is a prominent Mexican legal scholar and constitutional law expert, known for his critical analysis of judicial reforms and their implications for democracy in Mexico. Recently, he has been in the news for his strong opposition to a judicial reform proposed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, which he argues poses significant risks to the independence of the judiciary and could undermine the rule of law.
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Recent news mentions
Diego Valadés emphasized that the security of the legal system relies on the finality of sentences.
“Habría venganzas políticas si Corte reabriera casos”
Mexico· 2026-01-29
Diego Valadés stated that the book represents fulfilling the commitment of university members to not remain silent against constitutional violations.
Reyes Heroles critica sobrerrepresentación de MorenaMexico· 2026-01-28
He is a jurist and academic participating in the peace culture forum.
¿Operación limpieza en la Marina?Mexico· 2025-09-10
Diego Valadés expressed concerns that the reform puts judges in extreme vulnerability.
“Reforma erosiona contrapesos y somete a jueces”: expertosMexico· 2025-06-15