On June 1, 2025, Mexico held its first simultaneous elections for over 2,600 judicial positions, including seats in the Supreme Court, as part of the Morena government’s reform aimed at boosting transparency and accountability within the judicial branch.
However, participation was alarmingly low: just 11% in local elections and 13% in the federal race.
This low level of citizen engagement has sparked questions about the legitimacy and representativeness of the new judges.
Amid this context, the election of Silvia Rocío Delgado García as a criminal court judge in the Bravos Judicial District of Chihuahua has unleashed a storm of criticism and concern across Mexico.
Hellbound and Down 