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Mexico's Judicial Elections: 7,500 Candidates, Controversy Looms

6/1/2025

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Mexico's groundbreaking judicial elections on Sunday showcase over 7,500 candidates, including Silvia Delgado, once a lawyer for notorious drug lord El Chapo. As critics voice fears of politicizing the judiciary, supporters champion this reform as a step towards democratization. While the goal is to bolster judicial independence, troubling questions about candidate backgrounds linger.

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Mexico's groundbreaking judicial elections on Sunday showcase over 7,500 candidates, including Silvia Delgado, once a lawyer for notorious drug lord El Chapo. As critics voice fears of politicizing the judiciary, supporters champion this reform as a step towards democratization. While the goal is to bolster judicial independence, troubling questions about candidate backgrounds linger.