Indigenous Lawyer Could Become Mexico's Next Supreme Court Justice

Mexico's Supreme Court Nomination: Hugo Aguilar Ortiz's Vision for Justice Mexico City, June 3, 2025 – The selection of the next minister to the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) is underway, with Hugo Aguilar Ortiz emerging as a prominent candidate. Aguilar, a Mixtec lawyer, highlights his commitment to representing the collective aspirations of the Mexican people. His candidacy carries symbolic weight, as he could become only the second indigenous person to lead the court since Benito Juárez. "I will be a minister with the capacity to synthesize the feeling of the community, the aspirations we have as a country, and to ensure that it is not separate from the aspirations of each citizen," Aguilar stated in a recent video. He further emphasized his goal to create rulings that resonate with the public: "That when they see the new resolutions, they say: ‘Aha, that's the way to go!’" Aguilar's emphasis on inclusivity and his commitment to reflecting the collective will of the Mexican people underscore the significance of his candidacy. His potential appointment would mark a historic moment for indigenous representation in Mexico's highest court, reflecting a broader movement towards greater inclusivity and justice.