Mexico's Supreme Court: New Justices Spark Controversy

Mexico's Supreme Court Appointments Raise Concerns Over Impartiality Mexico City – The recent appointments to the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN) have sparked controversy, with allegations of political bias and a questionable selection process. The appointments, announced on June 4th, 2025, saw several candidates with close ties to the Morena party securing positions despite receiving fewer votes than null ballots. This has led to accusations that the process failed to achieve its stated goal of judicial renewal. "What was the point of renewing the Judicial Branch?" questions the video's presenter, Anna Lu. She highlights the fact that the chosen justices were precisely those predicted by leaked Morena party documents. This includes individuals like Lenia Batres, Yasmín Esquivel, and Loretta Ortiz, all of whom had close relationships with the current government and received fewer votes than were cast as null. Loretta Ortiz, a former PRD deputy whose husband served as a top advisor to Andrés Manuel López Obrador, is quoted in the video as saying, "I am a founder of Morena, and I am very proud of it." This statement, juxtaposed with the low number of votes she received, underscores the concerns about the impartiality of the selection process. The unusually high number of null votes further fuels suspicions of irregularities. The video's analysis suggests that the process may have failed to meet its goal of selecting independent and impartial justices. The outcome raises questions about the future of the Mexican judicial system and its commitment to transparency and fairness.