MEXICO CITY.- Arturo Zaldivarformer president of the Supreme Court of Justice and supporter of Morena, will be among the 5 members of the Executive Branch Evaluation Committeewhich will review the profiles of the candidates for the elections of the Judiciary in 2025as revealed this Thursday by President Claudia Sheinbaum.
In addition to Arturo Zaldívar, who is also current coordinator of Politics and Government of the Presidency headed by Sheinbaum Pardo, the committee is also made up of Isabel Inés Romero Cruz, presiding judge of the Superior Court of Justice and the Judiciary Council of the State of Veracruz, and Vanessa Romero Rocha, lawyer.
Additionally, Javier Quijano Baz, who served as constituent in Mexico Cityand Mary Cruz Cortés Ornelas, magistrate of the third presentation and president of the criminal chamber of the Superior Court of Justice of the State of Tlaxcala.
Committee with members close to Morena
Among the profiles of the organism there are close to Morena, its ideology and governmentwho will be responsible for qualifying the profiles of applicants for judges, magistrate and minister who will be nominated by the Executive Branch to be elected by the citizens on June 1, 2025.
It should be noted that Arturo Zaldivar He was president of the Supreme Court of Justice from 2019 to 2022, that is, during the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obradorfounder of Morena and main promoter of judicial reform. AND Quijano Baz was also a deputy for Morena.
What will the Executive Branch Evaluation Committee do?
The Legal Department of the Presidency explained in a statement that the main function of the committee is to issue a call for interested persons to participate in the evaluation and selection processes of candidates for all elected positions in the Judicial Branch.
“The Committee will issue its rules of operation and functioningwhich guarantees its independence and impartiality.”
“It will enjoy full autonomy for its internal organization and other determinations, and will have support for the achievement of its purposes, and will be extinguished once they have been fulfilled,” he stated.
He stated that for the selection of the members “their record of professionalism and honesty which guarantees objectivity and impartiality in the delicate process entrusted to them.”
Judicial reform instruction
The judicial reform establishes that the three branches of government – the Legislative, Executive and Judicial – must designate a committee to evaluate the candidacies for the elections next June.
This Tuesday, the Legislative was the first of the three branches of the Government to appoint their committee, with a qualified majority in both Chambers, the same with which they approved the controversial reform.
The deadline for committee selection is this Thursday and The Judiciary has not yet ruled on its members, in the midst of tensions in the Government due to the resignations of Supreme Court ministers.
With information from EFE and Infobae
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**Interview with Arturo Zaldivar: Insights on the New Executive Branch Evaluation Committee**
**Editor:** Good afternoon, Mr. Zaldivar. Thank you for joining us today. As a former president of the Supreme Court of Justice and a key member of the new Executive Branch Evaluation Committee, how do you feel about your role in assessing candidates for the judiciary?
**Arturo Zaldivar:** Good afternoon. It’s an honor to be here. I’m excited about my role. This committee is tasked with ensuring that we select candidates who are not only legal experts but also align with the principles of justice and equity as envisioned by the current administration.
**Editor:** The committee is composed of members closely associated with the Morena party. How do you respond to concerns regarding potential biases in the selection process?
**Arturo Zaldivar:** It’s important to acknowledge those concerns. However, our goal is to prioritize merit and integrity in our evaluations. The committee will conduct thorough assessments of each candidate’s experience and qualifications, rather than allowing political affiliations to dictate our choices.
**Editor:** Can you elaborate on the committee’s main functions regarding the upcoming elections for judges and magistrates?
**Arturo Zaldivar:** Certainly. Our primary responsibility will be to issue a call for candidates who wish to participate, followed by the evaluation and selection processes. This means assessing their legal credentials, ethical standards, and commitment to upholding the rule of law.
**Editor:** With your extensive experience as past president of the Supreme Court, what reforms do you envision might be necessary for the judiciary going forward?
**Arturo Zaldivar:** I believe there’s an ongoing need for judicial reforms that enhance transparency and accessibility. It’s crucial that the judiciary not only functions effectively but is also perceived as fair and just by the public. Our committee will take these principles into account.
**Editor:** Thank you, Mr. Zaldivar, for your insights. We look forward to seeing how the committee impacts the judiciary in the upcoming elections.
**Arturo Zaldivar:** Thank you for having me. I’m optimistic about the future of our judiciary. It’s a crucial time for reinforcing our legal institutions.
