Mónica Soto, president of the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary (TEPJF), stated that in yesterday's session of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) it was resolved that the judges of amparo must overturn the resources in electoral matters regarding the judicial reform. She explained that they were given 24 hours to comply with this once they are notified, but clarified that she does not know how that notification was ordered.
Regarding the TEPJF's jurisdiction, she maintained that they have been firm in not allowing the invasion of competencies and that they are aligned with what is dictated by the Constitution and the electoral laws. She clarified that the Tribunal has the authority to order the Senate to conduct a lottery to select candidates in an electoral process before it is resolved in the Court, as it is the last instance to resolve matters in electoral matters.
Regarding the SCJN's assertion that the TEPJF's rulings are considered 'opinions' without the ability to invalidate suspension orders in Amparo Trials, Soto confirmed that the Tribunal does not have authority in amparo matters, as previously stated. She emphasized that the TEPJF has not revoked any amparo suspension and that they are in accordance with what the Court has expressed in this regard.
Soto also highlighted that the Court resolved that the election of judges, ministers, and magistrates is not suspended and reaffirmed that the TEPJF is the last instance to resolve electoral matters. She stressed that, despite the Court's decisions regarding amparo in electoral matters, the Tribunal has maintained its position on its competencies and its actions in accordance with the Constitution and the corresponding laws.
