Rafael Castellanos, lawyer and legal analyst of Mexicans against Corruption and Impunity (MCCI), warned about the suitability of certain candidacies for the election of judges and magistrates in Mexico. According to Castellanos, several candidates have recent ties to the federal government and the ruling party Morena.
In an interview for 'Aristegui en Vivo', Castellanos mentioned some of the profiles in question, such as former advisor to President López Obrador María Estela Ríos González and others who currently hold or have held positions in the government. Although these connections are not illegal, they raise questions about the impartiality of these candidates in their judicial functions.
Castellanos emphasized the importance of the independence of the Judiciary to maintain a balance of powers. He stressed that judges not only resolve disputes between individuals but that their fundamental role is to judge the legality and constitutionality of the exercise of Public Power, as well as to oversee the performance of public servants in the Executive and Legislative branches.
Additionally, he referred to the implications of the budget cut to the National Electoral Institute (INE), warning that this could result in a delay of up to 15 days in the publication of electoral results. He also pointed out the lack of citizens as officials at the polling stations, which could affect the development of the electoral day.
Castellanos highlighted the historical relevance of this judicial election, noting that it is an unprecedented process due to the large number of candidacies to be elected. He underscored the challenge of reviewing so many candidate profiles and mentioned that, despite the limitations of the electoral process, efforts are being made to evaluate as many candidacies as possible.
In summary, Castellanos expressed his concern about the suitability of the candidacies in the election of judges and magistrates in Mexico, as well as the implications of the budget cut to the INE on the development of the electoral day.
