Mexico embarks on ‘Kafkaesque’ experiment to elect judges

Mexico prepares for unprecedented judicial elections amid international scrutiny

Mexico will hold its first-ever popular elections for federal judges on June 1, as the Organization of American States readies to deploy observers for the historic vote that legal experts warn threatens judicial independence.

On June 1, the history of Mexico could write an unprecedented page: for the first time, citizens will have in their hands the decision to choose those who will impart justice from the local to the national level. In a country where for decades the Judiciary was a sphere reserved for technical and political circles, this reform represents a break with the traditional. But are we talking about a true democratic exercise or is it a simple mirage to…

Mexicans are preparing to elect judges by popular vote, a unique experiment that threatens judicial independence, the FT said.

Mexico embarks on ‘Kafkaesque’ experiment to elect judges

Investors fear radical overhaul will make it impossible to win any case against government

A People’s Court? Weighing Mexico’s First Elections for Judges

Mexico will soon become the only country in the world to elect all its judges. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert David Mora explains the rationale behind the initiative – and its many potential pitfalls.

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