The Morena party controls most of Mexico’s government. Its sway over the Supreme Court is set to increase after a judicial election that raised fears about democracy.

In a divisive and far-reaching election pushed by the governing Morena party, Mexicans voted for thousands of judges at every level on Sunday, remaking the courts.

The election to overhaul Mexico’s courts could result in a justice system more beholden to the nation’s dominant party, Morena.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called her country's judicial election 'extraordinary,' despite turnout of less than 13%. Mexico becomes the first country on Earth to elect all its judges, from ...

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's ruling Morena party aims to elect all Supreme Court justices through a popular vote in June 2025, the party's leader in the lower house of Congress said on Friday ...

Mexico’s ruling party Morena will gain control of the Supreme Court following the country’s first-ever judicial elections, which were marred by low voter turnout and allegations of a power grab.

Mexico is holding its first ever judicial elections, which have sowed confusion among voters as they struggle to understand a process set to transform the country's court system.

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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's electoral authority is investigating complaints that political groups, including ruling party Morena, are trying to sway voters in the upcoming judicial elections ...

Experts warn this all-out election scheme poses grave risks to judicial independence and the rule of law. By design, Morena, the ruling party, would dominate the candidate pool.

The Aftermath of Mexico’s Judicial Elections Sunday’s vote handed more influence to the ruling party—and shook investor confidence.

Mexico's ruling Morena party aims to elect all Supreme Court justices through a popular vote in June 2025, the party's leader in the lower house of Congress said on Friday, as part of a ...