Guillermo Valls Esponda, a magistrate in Mexico, has been appointed as the executive secretary of the Ibero-American Association of Fiscal and Administrative Courts (AITFA), a recognition of his skills and leadership in the judicial field. His unanimous election occurred during a virtual meeting on February 12, marking a significant appointment within the legal community across Ibero-American countries. Valls will be responsible for coordinating administrative and operational tasks for the association, which plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration and establishing standards among fiscal and administrative courts in the region.

Established in 1996, AITFA brings together various fiscal and administrative courts from Ibero-America, and Valls's appointment can be seen as an affirmation of Mexico's growing influence in regional judicial matters. It reflects the country's commitment to enhancing the standards and good practices in fiscal and administrative justice, thereby strengthening the role of the Federal Court of Administrative Justice in Mexico. As Valls takes on this new role, it is anticipated that he will play a pivotal part in furthering collaborative efforts and sharing best practices to improve administrative justice across member countries.

This appointment not only emphasizes Valls's individual qualifications but also highlights Mexico's position in the realm of international judicial cooperation. By having a Mexican magistrate in such a prominent role, there is an implication of increasing trust and recognition of Mexico’s judicial framework within international forums, which may lead to enhanced cooperation on fiscal matters and shared practices in administrative law.