Last Friday, the spending of political parties in last year's electoral campaigns was criticized, questioning the increase in resources for 2025 compared to the investment in 2024. The National Electoral Institute (INE) was asked for "rationality" and disagreement was expressed over requesting a budget of 35 billion pesos, a figure considered comparable to the federal government's annual investment in programs such as 'Sembrando Vida' and 'Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro'.
Gerardo Fernández Noroña, president of the Senate Board of Directors, reported that as of last Wednesday, there have been 1,809 registered to participate in the elections of ministers, magistrates, and judges. The process will take place on June 1, 2025, and will encompass the election of various positions in judicial bodies.
In this election, ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN), magistrates of the Judicial Disciplinary Tribunal, and various judges and magistrates from different judicial instances distributed across the country will be elected.
The registration phase for aspiring individuals will remain open until November 24, according to the provisions established by the Legislative Power Evaluation Committee. The reform of the Judiciary, promoted by former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador and supported by current president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has generated mixed opinions among different sectors.
The Mexican government advocates for the direct election of judges by citizens, while some workers and members of the Judiciary express their concern over possible political interference in the electoral process of 2025. In response to the INE's request for a larger budget for that year, Sheinbaum called for a detailed review by lawmakers, considering the need for a coherent and fair allocation of resources.
