What happens in Mexico will resonate throughout Latin America. If the reform succeeds and ushers in a judicial system subordinated to political power or electoral whims, it could open the door to a new wave of authoritarianism disguised as popular participation. As regional history has shown, when justice becomes hostage to politics, rights are always the first to lose.

As Africa’s younger generation continues to demand representation and change, Namibia stands as a prime example and a symbol of hope.