The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation in Mexico has upheld a ruling requiring Elba Esther Gordillo, former leader of the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE), to pay a total of 19 million 269 thousand 323 pesos in income tax for the years 2008 and 2009. The decision comes as part of a legal battle where the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit contested a previous ruling that allowed Gordillo to appeal a decision against her tax obligations.

Minister Lenia Batres Guadarrama introduced a project declaring valid the claim filed by the Ministry of Finance. This claim contested an amparo (a form of legal protection) that Gordillo sought against a ruling made by the former president of the Court, Norma Piña Hernández. The Supreme Court decided unanimously that the constitutionality of the issues raised by Gordillo did not warrant further review, solidifying the financial obligations she faces.

Gordillo's legal team had hoped to overturn the previous decisions, but the court's unanimous ruling disregards these attempts, reinforcing the state's position on tax collection and compliance. This case highlights ongoing efforts to hold former influential figures accountable and reflects broader themes of tax enforcement and legal integrity in Mexico's judicial system.