Judicial reform in Mexico has generated controversy by attempting to implement an organization of jurisdiction based on political representation. This has led to absurd situations, such as a judge residing in Mexico City only resolving matters from that federal entity. This logic has been transferred to the electoral sphere with the creation of the concept of "judicial district", which is not contemplated in the Constitution.
The concentration of workload in Mexico City is due to the location of the Powers of the Union, not to a larger population or judicial conflicts. This distorts the original purpose of the reform, which does not guarantee that all judges are elected according to their specialty. For example, a federal judge sentencing a criminal organization that affects the entire country can be elected in Jalisco or the State of Mexico, without considering the location of criminal gangs.
The judicial reform is perceived as a fraud, a clumsiness, and a deception to citizens seeking a democratization of justice. The organization of the Judiciary in basic geographical areas contrasts with the district division in electoral matters, which seeks homogeneous population representation in each district. The design errors of the reform have generated criticism and questioning about its effectiveness.
The direct implication of this reform is that voters in Mexico City can only vote for judges assigned to their specific electoral section, instead of being able to choose from all judges who can decide on their legal matters. This difference in electoral representation is evident when comparing the number of positions to be elected between different entities such as Colima and Mexico City.
In summary, the judicial reform in Mexico has been criticized for its focus on political representation instead of adequately addressing the geographical distribution and specialization of judges and magistrates. Design errors and a lack of consideration for jurisdictional dynamics have led to a questionable implementation that is far from the original objectives of strengthening the country's judicial system.
