The proposal passed both houses of Mexico’s Congress, leading critics to fear weakened government transparency.
The death of Mayor Alejandro Arcos has reignited fears over political violence in Mexico, where gangs seek influence.
Sheinbaum begins six year term, taking over from Morena party ally Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Mexico’s outgoing leader enjoys record popularity after slashing poverty, but divisive reforms have drawn outrage.
Mexico is poised to implement controversial judicial reforms that have divided both the country and its justice system.
The reform, which would see federal judges elected by popular vote, should be enacted on Sunday, the president says.
The upper house approved a contentious overhaul of the country’s judiciary that will allow voters to elect judges.
The changes, which would see federal judges elected by popular vote, pass in lower chamber.
Judicial workers are striking in opposition to Morena-led reforms that would include the direct election of judges.
Mexican president says judicial reform plan to elect judges would ensure that courts are ‘at the service of the people’.
Change pushed by the Morena party would see judges elected by popular vote, in what some see as a political power grab.
Experts warn that attacking the Sinaloa cartel’s leaders could lead to violence, not to mention tense foreign relations.
Sheinbaum’s resounding win offers a bright spot for the Latin American left amid a string of setbacks.
Official quick count shows Claudia Sheinbaum beat rival Xochitl Galvez in race to succeed Lopez Obrador.
