Mexico's First Judicial Elections Stir Controversy and Confusion Among Voters
- Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections in 2025 where voters chose judges for nearly 880 federal slots, including all nine Supreme Court justices, along with thousands of regional judges across 19 states.
- The elections followed a 2024 overhaul led by Morena and President Claudia Sheinbaum to combat impunity and corruption, but critics see it as a politicized move threatening judicial independence amid reports of contender ties to organized crime.
- Thousands of mostly unknown candidates ran, including former lawyers for cartel leaders, ex-convicts, and officials linked to corruption, while many voters reported confusion caused by inadequate information and complex voting procedures.
- Legal experts warned voters must spend hours researching and expressed concerns elections risk being infiltrated by criminal interests, with UN rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite noting elections may favor candidates without merit.
- The election marks a profound change in Mexico's judiciary that supporters hail as a step against impunity, but opponents warn it risks weakening checks and balances and empowering the ruling party at the expense of judicial independence.
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MEXICO CITY — Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections Sunday, stirring controversy and sowing confusion among voters still struggling to understand a process set to transform the country's court system.
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