The president has shown a determination to intervene in the election of judges, publicly discrediting several justice officials in recent weeks. This Monday, during her morning conference, this stance intensified as she presented a list of judges accused of favoring criminals, raising the tone of confrontation.
In this presentation, led by the Secretary of the Interior, judges and magistrates were pointed out for alleged irregularities like releasing drug traffickers, pleasing corrupt former governors, and handling sensitive cases loosely, such as the Ayotzinapa case. This action reveals a significant risk by establishing that only the version of the federal Public Ministry is considered legal truth, leaving no room for judicial argumentation.
The decision to expose justice officials without guaranteeing them the right to reply creates an atmosphere of uncertainty about the independence of the Judiciary and the presumption of innocence. Direct accusations against judges without context or opportunity for defense generate doubts about impartiality in the judicial system and pose a challenge to fairness in the upcoming elections.
The president's stance of publicly pointing out judges and magistrates, without providing specific details or allowing an adequate response, has generated controversy in judicial and political circles. The lack of transparency in these accusations and the implicit threat of consequences for those with a 'difficult to presume' history raise serious questions about respect for due process and the separation of powers in the country.
This strategy of pointing out and discrediting justice officials without a transparent and equitable process can have serious consequences for the integrity and legitimacy of the Mexican judicial system. The executive's interference in the selection and evaluation of judges undermines the independence of the Judiciary and erodes the fundamental principles of a democratic rule of law. The battle chosen by President Sheinbaum poses a challenge to democracy and the rule of law in Mexico.
