Mexico tests controversial judicial reform allowing judges to be elected by popular vote

In Mexico, a wave of new judges are set to be sworn in, on Monday.
It's part of a sweeping and controversial reform to the nation's judicial system, which allows judges to be elected by popular vote.
But critics insist that the changes undermine judicial independence.

Al Jazeera's John Holman reports from Mexico City

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