Mexico City: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Saturday urged citizens to participate in Sunday’s judicial election, the first time the public will directly select members of the federal judiciary. Sheinbaum hailed the vote as a “historic day” for Mexico, depicting it as a step toward building a “fair, people-centered judiciary” whose legitimacy stems from the will of the people.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Sheinbaum emphasized the significance of the election by stating, “For the first time, we will all decide who we want as justices of the Supreme Court.” She framed this development as part of a larger transformation within the country, highlighting the importance of public involvement in shaping the judiciary.
Addressing concerns about the potential for executive overreach or partisan control, Sheinbaum dismissed accusations that the vote could compromise the independence of the judiciary. She countered these claims by saying, “Those who want to preserve a system of corruption and privilege claim the election is rigged. That is completely false,” reinforcing her stance on the integrity and necessity of the electoral process.
The election marks a significant shift in how justices are selected in Mexico, with citizens now having a direct say in the composition of the Supreme Court. This change is seen as a move towards greater transparency and accountability in the judicial system.