López Obrador also faced criticism from the political opposition for commencing its construction at the height of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in the country.
Implemented to stop the spread of the virus and start resuming normal activities. López Obrador is keen to allay these concerns to maintain public confidence in his government.
Casting doubt on suggestions by Mexican health officials such as José Luis Alomía, the health ministry’s director of epidemiology, that the peak could have passed.
This is the second court ruling that suspends the implementation of the regulations pending evaluation after another federal judge issued a similar order last month.
Adding to warnings and criticisms from the political opposition, public health experts, and the private sector, this second wave of protests shows that public discontent with López Obrador is growing.
Conapred’s consultative assembly, comprised of human rights activists and academics, issued a statement expressing its surprise at López Obrador’s decision.
