Analysis: Judicial elections in Mexico — democratic breakthrough or risk to independence?

In light of the ongoing debate over a potential reform of Mexico’s Judiciary, Edgar Grajeda analyzes in this interview the institutional risks of politicizing the appointment of judges and magistrates, as well as the potential implications for judicial independence and legal certainty. With a technical and critical perspective, he argues that the challenges of the justice system cannot be solved through direct elections alone, but rather through a comprehensive reform that ensures access, transparency, and effectiveness.

Consult the full content of the interview here.