Supreme Court Blocks Minister from Elektra Tax Case Vote

Mexico's Supreme Court bars Minister Esquivel Mossa from Elektra tax case vote. Mexico City – In a significant development, the Mexican Supreme Court has ruled to prevent Minister Yasmín Esquivel Mossa from participating in the vote on the Elektra tax case. The decision, reached with a 4-1 majority, cites Esquivel Mossa's past public pronouncements against Ricardo Salinas Pliego, the owner of Elektra, as a conflict of interest. The court argued that her prior statements could compromise her impartiality in the case. "The minister's previous public statements demonstrate a clear bias," stated a court official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The case involves a substantial tax dispute between Elektra and the Mexican tax authority, SAT. The outcome of this ruling could have far-reaching consequences for the Mexican legal system and the ongoing debate about judicial independence and impartiality. The lone dissenting voice on the court emphasized the importance of allowing all justices to participate in the decision-making process. The decision underscores the ongoing scrutiny of the Mexican judiciary and its efforts to maintain public trust.