A Mexican federal judges association voted to end a nearly two-month strike, resuming activities on Oct. 16, as it continues to protest against former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s judicial reform.

Members of JUFED, as the group is known, voted 684 to 572 to return to work but maintain some protest actions, according to a statement dated Friday. The group said formal talks were needed where concrete actions can be taken on its demands.

The reform calls for around half of Mexico’s judges — including those on the Supreme Court — to run for election in June 2025, with the rest in 2027. Critics including the U.S., investors and companies say the popular election of judges will erode checks on the ruling Morena party’s power and undermine democracy.

The group called on Mexico’s Supreme Court to protect “fundamental rights” when it rules on the judicial reform.

— Bloomberg