Mexico is facing a historic moment as citizens vote to elect all judges in the judicial system, from local courts to the Supreme Court. The reform, supported by new President Claudia Sheinbaum and approved under former President López Obrador, has sparked a huge debate in the country. Critics see it as an attempt to politicize justice, while supporters consider it a step towards democratizing a corrupt and nepotistic system, writes A2 CNN.
Another highly controversial case is that of Silvia Delgado, a lawyer running for criminal judge in Ciudad Juárez. She became known as the legal defense attorney for drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán. Although she is not under investigation and has not been convicted of any crime, the human rights organization Defensorxs has listed her as one of 19 “high-risk” candidates. Her critics say her past ties to the Sinaloa Cartel jeopardize the integrity of the judicial system. Delgado denies these accusations, stressing that she was only doing her job as a lawyer.
Meanwhile, another candidate for the Supreme Court, Olivia Aguirre Bonilla, known for her work in human rights, supports the reform, seeing it as an opportunity to break the privileges of legal elites and give the people the final say in justice.
With over 7,500 judicial positions up for grabs and self-funded campaigns, the elections are testing the willingness of the Mexican people to actively participate in shaping their justice system. All eyes are now on the turnout and the message this vote will send about the future of justice in Mexico. (A2 Televizion)
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