Mexico is preparing for a landmark election where voters will choose judges across all levels, including candidates for the Supreme Court. With over 7,000 candidates and thousands of judiciary positions open, the election is touted as a pivotal moment for democratic engagement. However, experts warn that the vote could be susceptible to manipulation by political factions or criminal organizations. Julio Rios Figueroa expresses concern that this election might diminish the judiciary's independence, posing risks to Mexico's democratic balance.
On Sunday, Mexico embarks on an election believed to be the first of its kind: Voters will cast ballots for all of the country's judges, half now and half in 2027.
While the Mexican government has touted the election as a milestone in democratic participation, critics fear the vote could in fact be vulnerable to political manipulation or criminal groups.
Julio Rios Figueroa, a law professor at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico, considers the election a step towards 'democratic erosion'.
For a citizen who has the time and the interest, it's a very difficult task. Now, there are many citizens who don't have the time or the interest.
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