Mexico's Supreme Court Elects New President in Landslide Victory

Mexico's Supreme Court Elects New President: Hugo Aguilar Ortiz Wins in Landslide Victory Mexico City, June 4, 2025 – Hugo Aguilar Ortiz has been elected as the new president of Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN). The election, held on June 4th, saw a high voter turnout and concluded with Aguilar Ortiz securing a significant victory. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo expressed her delight at the outcome, stating, “Me da mucho gusto que el próximo presidente de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación sea un indígena mixteco de Oaxaca.” She further described Aguilar Ortiz as "integro, sencillo y con sensibilidad social." The election results show a clear preference for Aguilar Ortiz, who received 6,078,082 votes, considerably more than the second-place candidate, Lenia Batres Guadarrama, with 5,030,281 votes. This outcome signifies a significant moment for indigenous representation within Mexico's highest court. The high participation rate of 12.91% also indicates strong public engagement in the judicial process. The transparent reporting of the vote counts adds to the credibility of the election.