Minister Lenia Batres Declines to Applaud Norma Piña's Farewell at SCJN Plenary

Mexico City – A moment of clear dissent marked the farewell of Minister President Norma Piña at the Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) on August 20, 2025. As colleagues and attendees rose to offer a round of applause following Minister Piña’s final address, Minister Lenia Batres conspicuously remained seated, refraining from joining the ovation. The incident, captured in video footage, shows Minister Batres observing the proceedings from her position while the rest of the chamber engaged in a standing ovation for the outgoing Minister President. This action has quickly drawn attention, being interpreted by observers as a public display of the political and ideological divisions within Mexico’s highest court. The event underscores the ongoing scrutiny of judicial independence and the relationships among its members as the SCJN navigates a complex political landscape.

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