Mexico elects first female Supreme Court president

First woman elected chief justice of Mexico’s Supreme Court

Justice Norma Lucía Piña vowed Monday to maintain the court’s independence as she was sworn in to head the 11-member body for a four-year term.

Mexico’s Supreme Court elects first female president

The court selected Norma Pina in a 6-to-5 vote on Monday, elevating a figure who has clashed with Mexico’s president.

Amid controversy, Mexico elects for the first time a woman as head of the Supreme Court

This is Norma Piña, who was proposed by former President Peña Nieto. He was competing with a judge close to López Obrador, who was accused of plagiarizing his thesis.

Mexico's top court elects its first female chief justice – DW – 01/03/2023

Mexico's Supreme Court chose the first female chief justice in its history, but Norma Lucia Pina election wasn't without controversy.

Mexico's Supreme Court Elects First Female Chief Justice

Mexico's Supreme Court elected the first female chief justice in its history Monday. Justice Norma Lucia Pina was sworn in for her four-year term at the head of the 11-member panel, pledging to maintain the independence of the country's highest court. "Judicial independence is indispensable in resolving conflicts between the branches of government," Pina said Monday while laying out her plans. "My main proposal is to work to build majorities, le…

Mexico's Supreme Court elects first female Chief Justice

Justice Norma Lucía Piña was sworn in for her four-year term at the head of the 11-member court,