Over 18,000 individuals in Mexico have submitted their applications online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships as part of the country's new selection process. However, the final selection of candidates will be determined through a random drawing, officials announced on Monday.
In September, the ruling party successfully pushed through a constitutional reform that requires all federal judges to participate in elections, replacing the previous system where court employees and lawyers typically advanced through the ranks. This move has sparked opposition from current court employees and their supporters, who view the reforms as an attempt by the ruling party to undermine checks and balances and dismantle independent regulatory bodies.
