The TEPJF ruled that Mexican government institutions and public officials can promote voting ahead of June 1’s judicial elections and emphasized the need for equity and neutrality while balancing democratic principles
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The news comes just days after President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the list of eligible candidates for the judicial elections will be published on Dec. 15
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Minister Alberto Pérez Dayán’s opinion that the highest court does not have the power to weigh in on constitutional reforms prevented the SCJN from reaching the required eight votes for annulment
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The reform specifically limits the ability of the judicial branch to issue suspensions against aspects of the federal constitution, including the recently passed controversial judicial reform
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Meanwhile, opposition party members argued that Morena-allied retired SCJN ministers who hold positions in the current government still benefit from their retirement pensions
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Despite the resignation announcements, the SCJN ministers will remain in their positions until August 2025
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The green light was given with three votes in favor and two votes against, with Felipe de la Mata, Mónica Soto, and Felipe Fuentes supporting the initiative and Janine Otálora and Reyes Rodríguez Mondragón opposing it
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Later that day, Secretary of the Economy Marcelo Ebrard revealed that businessmen involved in the CEO Dialogue with Sheinbaym confirmed investments in Mexico surpassing $20 billion
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Now, a meeting will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, to draw lots for the available judicial positions open for election
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Sheinbaum refuted the idea that the SCJN’s decision was a true attempt to seize power, calling it a “watered-down coup, not a coup d’état”
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