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The law initially established that the electoral advisers of the General Council of the INE (formerly IFE) and the electoral judges of the Supreme Chamber electoral tribunal were fully extended after the expiration of their terms of office. However, during the 2007 reform, senators considered it appropriate that the renewal of both bodies should be phased in order to ensure an effective combination change and continuity. This was approved by the Controlling Authority of the Constitution. The same procedure was implemented for other autonomous state entities.
The gradual renewal of collegial bodies was initially implemented in Supreme Courtwith the 1994 reform, and functioned well, without major setbacks, until the combination of an opportunistic minister and an irresponsible president put an end to hard core of the renewal procedure, For the first time in history, a vacancy on Mexico’s highest court was filled without approval. Senate Chamber.
IN INE ToI’m stunning continuation open division of election advisersThis which paralyzes the procedure for appointing senior executive officials. The renewal of the presidency and three councils, carried out by drawing lots in April last year, led to the formation of two blocks: one of 6, the other of 5 councilors., faced not only by the appointment of officials, but also by some decisions regarding the organization of the electoral process 2024
In that TEPJF The escalation started badly and ended even worse. While revising the Constitution, in 2016 already gave up 7 judges protest, the Senate decided to change the term of their powers, that is, to gradually extend their powers, which was also confirmed by the Court., with a difference of only one vote in the result. The two magistrates who benefited from this unconstitutional measure completed their mandates last October, and to date Morena and her allies in the Senate have not begun to appoint those who should fill the two vacancies. They have done the same since April 2022, preventing the phased renewal of the TEPJF regional chambers and 32 local courts.
IN INE Adding to the confrontation between the blocs is the speech of the presidential adviser, whose proposals to occupy the Executive Secretariat did not receive the necessary legislative support, not only because of the refusal of several advisers to give their vote of approval – 8 out of 11 votes are required – but because the same presidential adviser refused to vote for the person whom she herself proposed for this position. It is a fact, With less than 5 months until Election Day on Sunday, June 2, both the Executive Secretary and several executive directorates and similar technical units do not have a designated manager as required by law and are visited by office managers., unilaterally appointed as an adviser to the president. This is an unprecedented, abnormal and risky situation.
At the next stage of the conflict within the INE, the TEPJF High Chamber must resolve several lawsuits regarding the issue of vacancies in leadership positions. To those that are intended grant the presidential adviser extraordinary powers to appoint for himself and before himself To who fills these vacancies. This will be a measure that violates Constitution which will only worsen the confrontation and create an additional element of risk for the ongoing electoral process.
TEPJF has completed the dismissal of the presiding judge. By the votes of 3 out of 5 judges, Judge Monica Soto was elected president, who took up her duties on the first day of the new year. At the end of last December, without respect to majority elementary rules of circulation, 3 magistrates who don the majority in the Supreme Chamber met with the presidential candidate Xochitl Galvezleaving two other judges out of the session, one of them who was still president of the court. The risk is that division within the Supreme Court will impact the administration of justice, further affecting the quality and reliability of convictions.
In mid-2023, while explaining the creation of the Citizens’ Observatory to various interlocutors, I noted that the two most important electoral institutions in our country – INE and TEPJF – had ceased to be a source of certainty and trust.. Today the situation is even more serious. Confrontation and disagreement characterize the activities of those responsible for the progress of both institutions. I believe that the phased method of updating did not bring the expected results, especially in connection with the emergence of the President in 2018 definite destroy institutions autonomousand others who depend on itand a legislative majority disloyal to democracy.
Council members and election judges are not the only ones responsible forState of affairs in INE and TEPJF, but the greatest effort corresponds to themmacaw give a channel to their differences and restore –among them– an atmosphere of cooperation and respect that gives citizens confidence and confidence in our electoral institutions and procedures.
There’s still time.
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Source: Aristegui Noticias
John Cameron is a journalist at The Nation View specializing in world news and current events, particularly in international politics and diplomacy. With expertise in international relations, he covers a range of topics including conflicts, politics and economic trends.
