In recent social media publications, a series of irregularities in the list of candidates for the judicial election in Mexico have been evidenced. The lack of options, timeframes to decline, and a plan B has left many out of this process, generating surprise and disappointment in various sectors.
One of the cases that has generated the most controversy is that of Amet Arafat Alcázar Abraham, who, according to a group called Insurrecta, managed to obtain a "direct gender pass as a woman while being male," seemingly bypassing all obstacles in the process. The controversy generated by this situation has been widely discussed on social media by judges and magistrates concerned about transparency in the selection system.
Another notable case is that of Sergio Javier Molina Martínez, a counselor of the Federal Judiciary, who has been accused of appearing on two lists for different positions, which would be prohibited by the Constitution. This situation has raised concerns within the National Association of Circuit Magistrates and District Judges (Jufed), who do not rule out requesting the suspension of the electoral process due to the magnitude of errors detected.
The candidates' list has been criticized by judges and magistrates who have pointed out confusions in the names, candidates included without their consent, and others inexplicably excluded. The lack of clarity and transparency in the process has generated discomfort in the judicial community, calling into question the legitimacy of the nominations.
In this context, irregularities have been detected, such as the inclusion of individuals in the list despite having declined to participate in the electoral process, as well as the presence of secretaries in office or those in charge of managing who do not meet the requirements to be considered as candidates. These failings cast doubt on the integrity and fairness of the candidate selection process for judicial positions in the country.
