Mexico's Supreme Court Restructured: Historic Elections Bring Significant Changes

Mexico's Historic Judicial Elections: A New Era for the Supreme Court Mexico witnessed a historic event on June 1st, 2025, with the first-ever popular election of its Supreme Court justices. The election saw a 13.0184% voter turnout, a figure that, while modest, marks a significant step towards greater transparency and citizen participation in the judicial branch. The results brought about substantial changes to the country's highest court. One of the most notable changes is the reduction in the number of ministers from 11 to 9. This restructuring, however, maintains gender parity, with 5 women and 4 men now serving on the court. "This new composition reflects a commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the judicial system," stated a spokesperson for the INE (Instituto Nacional Electoral). Further changes include a new system for electing the president of the Supreme Court, now chosen by a majority vote of the ministers every two years. Additionally, the term length for ministers has been reduced from 15 to 12 years. These reforms aim to modernize the judicial system, increase transparency, and enhance public trust. The changes also include the creation of a new Tribunal de Disciplina Judicial, designed to oversee and sanction any misconduct by judges and magistrates. The INE is expected to issue the official declaration of validity and majority vote on June 15th, 2025, with the newly elected officials taking their oaths on September 1st. This staggered approach to the election ensures a smooth transition and the continuation of judicial services throughout the process. The next phase of the process will see the election of 1800 state-level judges and magistrates in 2027.