
Mexico's PRI Challenges Judicial Elections: 'Big Farce' Allegations Rock the Nation
Mexico's PRI Challenges Judicial Election Results Amidst Allegations of Irregularities Mexico City – The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) has announced its intention to challenge the results of the recent judicial elections, citing numerous irregularities. Party leader Alejandro Moreno, in a press conference, described the election as a "gran farsa" (big farce) and a "cochinero" (mess). The PRI's accusations include vote inducement in favor of candidates aligned with the ruling Morena party, extremely low voter turnout, and undue promotion of Morena candidates. "The process was a complete sham," Moreno stated, "and we will pursue all legal avenues to ensure a fair and transparent outcome." The PRI's concerns highlight the ongoing political tensions in Mexico. The low voter turnout (reportedly only 13%) further fuels concerns about the legitimacy of the election. While the PRI's challenge is significant, it remains to be seen how the courts will respond and what impact this will have on the Mexican judicial system.