The upcoming elections for the renewal of the Judicial Authority in Mexico will be held without the presence of political parties or traditional campaigns. 881 positions will be elected through a process in which citizens will vote for names, without advertising campaigns or funding for candidates. Many experts anticipate low participation in these elections, projecting a voting percentage between 8 and 15 percent of the electoral roll.
Historically, Mexican citizens have been familiar with voting due to the periodic elections. However, this time, there will be no street promotions or establishment of a minimum voting percentage to validate the process. The only information available about the candidates will be on a microsite called "Get to Know Them," which will be updated until the Senate presents the final lists on February 12.
Despite a significant increase in the budget approved for these elections, totaling 7 billion 19 million pesos, minimal participation from voters is expected. The lack of knowledge about the candidates and the electoral process, along with the absence of advertising and voting for individual names, raises doubts about the representativeness of these elections. It seems that the decision-making power is concentrated in those who drive and control the electoral process, leaving the majority of citizens on the sidelines of this important renewal in the Judicial Authority.
