Protesters rallied against a controversial judicial reform in Mexico City on Tuesday, September 10, as a debate over the reform was underway.This footage was captured by Rafael Garibay, who told Storyful it shows protests underway on Tuesday. In one video, protesters can be seen gathered in front of the Angel of Independence monument, where judicial branch workers, students, and members of the general public were demonstrating, according to local reports.Protests had been ongoing for a week against the reform, local news said.Protesters on Tuesday stormed the senate during the session, interrupting the debate over the reform, El Universal reported.The judicial reform, which would change the judiciary system so that judges would be elected by popular vote, was approved early on Wednesday. Credit: Rafael Garibay via Storyful
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