Feb 15 • 20:35 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico Milenio (ES)

Ramírez Cuéllar calls to postpone the next judicial election until 2028

Alfonso Ramírez Cuéllar proposes delaying the judicial elections scheduled for next year to June 2028 to keep them separate from other political elections.

Alfonso Ramírez Cuéllar, the deputy coordinator of the Morena party in Mexico's Chamber of Deputies, advocates for postponing the upcoming judicial elections, initially set for next year, to June 2028. He argues that this delay would allow for a clearer distinction between judicial appointments and other political races, such as those for governors and mayors. By moving the judicial elections, it might also alleviate the potential for political party influence over judicial candidates during the electoral process.

Ramírez Cuéllar emphasizes the importance of maintaining the independence of the judiciary from political affiliations, positing that a separation from concurrent elections would enhance the integrity of the judicial selection process. He notes that this proposed change would be included in an electoral reform package aimed at reshaping Mexico's judicial framework, which he believes has faced various challenges since its implementation.

He further argues that the judicial reform should serve to foster greater inclusion and better access to justice for citizens. However, he acknowledges that the existing framework necessitates adjustments at both the constitutional level and within existing legal statutes to fully realize the intended objectives of the reform. These recommendations highlight ongoing discussions about judicial independence and reform in Mexico, reflecting broader concerns about the interaction between politics and the judiciary.

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