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Historic Judicial Elections in Mexico: Voters Face Corruption Risks

5/31/2025

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Mexican voters are set to make history this Sunday by casting ballots in the first-ever judicial elections, choosing more than 2,600 judges, including Supreme Court justices. While this bold initiative seeks to tackle corruption, it stirs worries about judicial independence and the risk of government overreach, potentially undermining the balance of power as organized crime looms larger.

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Story summary

Mexican voters are set to make history this Sunday by casting ballots in the first-ever judicial elections, choosing more than 2,600 judges, including Supreme Court justices. While this bold initiative seeks to tackle corruption, it stirs worries about judicial independence and the risk of government overreach, potentially undermining the balance of power as organized crime looms larger.