MEXICO CITY.- During his usual morning press conference, the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardoreported this Thursday that the National Electoral Institute (INE) will continue with the organization of the first popular elections of the Judiciarywhich will take place on June 1, 2025, after the ruling of the Electoral Court what dismissed the appeals against.
The president celebrated that the “Electoral Tribunal of the Judicial Branch of the Federation (TEPJF)” determined yesterday Wednesday “that it is viable for the National Electoral Institute to continue” with the coordination of the elections despite having received nearly 140 judicial suspensions.
👉 Sheinbaum celebrates that the TEPJF approved to continue with the judicial election
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“This means that the electoral process continues by the National Electoral Institute for the election of judges, magistrates, ministers of the Judicial Branch of the Federation“It is a very important resolution,” argued Claudia Sheinbaum.
Rulings by judges have tried to stop the reform of the Judiciary that the former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador (2018-2024) enacted on September 15 to choose by popular vote to judges, magistrates and ministers of the Supreme Court from 2025.
A judge even ordered Claudia Sheinbaum last week to eliminate the enactment of the reform in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) or, otherwise, face a sentence of three to nine years in prison, a fine, and dismissal and disqualification of three to nine years from holding another position.
But Claudia Sheinbaum and her alliance of parties in Congress have rejected these suspensions, arguing that the Judiciary cannot stop constitutional reforms.
The Mexican leader also said that the Federal Judicial Council (CJF) yesterday Wednesday ordered the resumption of activities after the strike that began on August 21 National Association of Circuit Magistrates and District Judges (Jufed) to oppose the initiative.
“The Council of the Judiciary orders that the activities of judges, male and female judges of the Judicial Branch of the Federation begin. It is important and a recognition, really, because the reform of the Judiciary is a decision of the people of Mexico and it continues,” he commented.
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**Interview with Political Analyst Laura Torres on Mexico’s Judicial Elections and Constitutional Crisis**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Laura. Claudia Sheinbaum recently announced that the National Electoral Institute will continue organizing the first popular elections for the judiciary in June 2025. What are the implications of this decision for Mexico’s democratic processes?
**Laura Torres:** Thank you for having me. This decision is monumental as it seeks to shift the way judges and magistrates are selected in Mexico, moving towards a more democratic process where these roles could be filled by popular vote. However, it also raises significant concerns about the independence of the judiciary and how these changes may erode democratic institutions. Critics argue that this move, supported by Sheinbaum, is part of a broader agenda that could undermine the rule of law.
**Interviewer:** That’s a vital point. Some have described this situation as a constitutional crisis. Can you elaborate on what that means for Mexico’s political landscape?
**Laura Torres:** Absolutely. A constitutional crisis occurs when there’s a serious conflict in the constitutional order, often involving the separation of powers. In this case, the support for Weinbaum, and the former president López Obrador’s reforms, is seen as an attempt to concentrate power within the executive branch at the expense of judicial independence. This could lead to a weakened judiciary that is less capable of checking executive power, fundamentally altering the checks and balances that are essential to a functioning democracy.
**Interviewer:** Given the nearly 140 judicial suspensions against this reform, do you think Sheinbaum’s administration will face significant opposition moving forward?
**Laura Torres:** Yes, I do. The judicial system is currently under tremendous scrutiny, and the number of suspensions indicates a robust pushback from the judiciary itself and possibly from civil society as well. As these elections approach, it’s likely we’ll see heightened tensions between the government and the judiciary. Many judges and legal analysts are concerned about the long-term effects of these reforms, leading to possible protests and significant pushback from opposition parties.
**Interviewer:** What do you think will be the public’s reaction as these events unfold, especially with the elections now confirmed?
**Laura Torres:** Public reaction will be mixed. While some segments of the population may support Sheinbaum’s vision of a more direct electoral process, others may fear that this is a step towards authoritarianism. The elections for judiciary positions will likely be a major talking point in public discourse, and the way these elections are handled could be a litmus test for the strength of democratic processes in Mexico. Ultimately, it could mobilize a significant reaction from both pro-democracy advocates and those loyal to Sheinbaum’s administration.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Laura, for your insights. It seems like an essential time for Mexico, with profound implications ahead.
**Laura Torres:** Thank you for having me. It’s certainly a crucial moment, and we’ll need to keep a close eye on how these developments unfold.
