Mexico's Supreme Court Gets New President: Hugo Aguilar Ortiz Wins

Mexico's Supreme Court Election Results: Hugo Aguilar Ortiz to Preside Mexico has concluded the voting process for its Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN). The National Electoral Institute (INE) announced the final results, revealing a decisive victory for Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, who secured over 6.1 million votes, securing the presidency of the court. This marks a significant development in the Mexican judicial system. The election saw a relatively low voter turnout of 13.01%, according to INE President Guadalupe Taddei. Ms. Taddei stated that the official validation of the election results will occur on June 15th, after which winning candidates will receive their certificates of majority. Following Aguilar Ortiz, Lenia Batres received 5.8 million votes and Yasmin Esquivel garnered 5.3 million. The remaining six justices elected were Loretta Ortiz, Maria Estela Rios, Giovanni Figueroa, Irving Espinosa, Aristides Rodrigo Guerrero, and Sara Irene Herrerías. These results reflect the composition of the new SCJN. The INE's announcement brings closure to the electoral process, paving the way for the transition to the newly elected Supreme Court. The court's new composition will shape the future of judicial decisions in Mexico.