MEXICO: In a first for the country, Mexico conducted public voting to elect judges, marking a significant shift in the judicial selection process.
According to international media reports, the voter turnout remained notably low, with only 13% of eligible voters participating in the elections.
A total of 880 judges were elected through this process, including those for the Supreme Court and local courts. The move is seen as a major step toward judicial reform, though the low turnout has sparked debate over public engagement and awareness.
Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has publicly hailed the judicial election as a success. Her administration views it as a step towards greater accountability or public involvement in the justice system.
However, the low voter turnout has sparked debate and criticism from many circles. Concerns have been raised that President Sheinbaum might be attempting to exert greater control over the judiciary through this new election mechanism, rather than truly empowering the public in selecting independent judges.
These critics suggest that the low participation rate weakens the argument for the election's legitimacy as a genuine democratic exercise
