President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo supported the decision of the Supreme Court Minister, Lenia Batres Guadarrama, to leave a private session of the Second Chamber. She was prevented from participating in the vote on the amparo of businessman Ricardo Benjamin Salinas Pliego. During her press conference, Sheinbaum considered that not allowing Batres to vote was "not objective." The president pointed out the need for changes in the Judiciary to ensure that tax obligations are fulfilled in Mexico.
In the Wednesday session, the Second Chamber determined that Batres is legally barred from participating in the vote on the amparo. Sheinbaum highlighted the lack of objectivity in this case and mentioned that one minister "concealed a debt for a year," which was not objective. The president stated that in Mexico, everyone must comply with tax payments, not just when it suits them.
Regarding the case of Ricardo Salinas Pliego, owner of TV Azteca and Banco Azteca, Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of everyone fulfilling their tax obligations. On the other hand, the ministers of the Second Chamber reaffirmed their vote in favor of Batres Guadarrama's impediment, arguing lack of objectivity. Minister Batres stated that she withdrew from the session due to a violation of the Court's Internal Regulations and denounced an act of subjugation and complicity by members of the judicial body to illegitimate interests.
For her part, Batres indicated on social media that she left the session due to the determination to declare her impeded from knowing the amparo. She described the situation as a violation and promised to explain in detail the reasons behind what happened. She criticized the behavior of businessmen and opponents who seek the rule of law only in convenient situations.
