Ernesto Zedillo, former president of Mexico, decided to break his silence and launched a harsh criticism of the election in the Judiciary in light of the current situation in the country and the reform approaching on June 1.
In an essay published in the magazine Letras Libres, Zedillo expressed his outrage and concern over the lack of a professional, impartial, and independent judiciary, especially regarding the Supreme Court of Justice.
The former president recalled his participation in the reforms of 1994 and 1996 to strengthen the Judiciary, highlighting that he always considered it necessary for this to adapt to the needs of the country. However, he argued that the upcoming elections do not present significant improvements in the State's capacity to administer justice.
Zedillo criticized the current administration, led by Claudia Sheinbaum, for manipulating the selection of candidates for the Judiciary, many of whom would not have the appropriate qualifications. He stated that the election of these candidates close to the government is a farce, while warning about the lack of conditions to ensure fairness, cleanliness, and transparency in the process.
The former president warned that the ongoing reform weakens constitutional checks and balances and puts democracy at risk. He believed that these reforms seek to grant the president greater powers to control the Supreme Court and other bodies, which, in his view, would undermine democracy in the country.
Finally, Zedillo pointed out that the election on June 1 will serve as an indicator of how future electoral processes at the federal and state levels will develop, warning of possible opaque and fraudulent practices that could dominate those procedures.
