In a ground-breaking move, Mexico is set to hold elections on Sunday for every federal judge in the nation, numbering nearly 2,700, including justices, judges, and magistrates. This unprecedented election could allow the ruling party, Morena, to tighten its grip on the nation's justice system. Over the past seven years, Morena has drastically transformed the Mexican political landscape, securing two consecutive presidential victories and a dominant presence in Congress, which has significantly weakened the opposition.
Leaders from Morena argue that these judicial elections aim to cleanse the justice system of corruption and self-interest, which they claim have plagued judges serving mainly wealthy elites. Many analysts predict that candidates backed by Morena will dominate these elections, resulting in widespread control over the judiciary from local courts to the Supreme Court. If successful, this could eliminate the last substantial check on Morena's expansive authority, profoundly influencing the future of governance and justice in Mexico.
