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Mexican Judges Will Now Be Appointed Through Popular Election; It Could Be Beneficial For Cartels

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Mexico has passed a significant judicial reform that will result in over 1,600 federal judges being chosen by popular vote, raising concerns about the potential infiltration from organized crime groups, including cartels.

The Supreme Court upheld the reform on November 5, approving the budget for the initial round of elections, now set for June 2025. This move follows approval from Congress in September.

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