[DEEP DIVE] Article 136 of the mexican Constitution: last hope for rule of law?

El Reportero

Article 136 of the Mexican Constitution, which speaks about the observance of the Constitution in case of rebellion, is the central focus of José Antonio Zapata's analysis. He argues that López Obrador's constant disobedience to the law, including his rejection of amparos and other legal provisions, could be considered a "rebellion," opening the possibility of applying Article 136. He specifically mentions some Supreme Court justices who could be key to invoking this article, and highlights that the invocation of Article 136 could lead to a more serious conflict than a simple constitutional crisis. Zapata's text criticizes Claudia Sheinbaum's interpretation of Article 135, accusing her of justifying the violation of the Constitution, and calls on jurists and opponents to demand that the Supreme Court recognize the "rebellion" that is taking place.