The governor of Nuevo León, Samuel García, expressed the need for his state to take measures regarding the upcoming judicial reform, which he believes has lax requirements and questionable selection methods. At an event with representatives from the legal field in the region, García mentioned that the Constitution allows for the establishment of its own modalities, indicating that it should go beyond a simple 'copy and paste.'
Accompanied by opposition figures such as Javier Garza y Garza, Anti-Corruption Prosecutor, as well as other legislators, the governor emphasized the importance of Nuevo León setting examples of transparency and diligence in the appointment of local magistrates and judges. In particular, García proposed implementing specialized knowledge evaluations to ensure the suitability of candidates in different legal areas.
During a meeting with the legal community, García also addressed concerns that a selection process for judges through popular voting would be ineffective and unproductive. In this regard, he raised the need to elevate selection standards through objective criteria and suitability tests that guarantee the quality and specialization of professionals within the judicial system of Nuevo León.
Additionally, it was mentioned that both the state government and parties such as MC and PRI-PAN are preparing a reform to establish a more rigorous and transparent procedure for the appointment of judges, considering the creation of an oversight body from Palacio de Cantera. These efforts could create tensions with the federal administration led by Claudia Sheinbaum, questioning the relationship between both levels of government.
