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news La Jornada Opinion 2026-05-25

Call for Special Regime to Consolidate Democratic Judicial Elections

Judicial elections are crucial for incorporating popular vote into state functions while maintaining independence and impartiality. This balance presents both complexity and democratic relevance.


La elección judicial no es una elección más. Representa la incorporación del voto popular a una función del Estado que, al mismo tiempo, debe conservar independencia, imparcialidad y solvencia técnica. Ahí reside tanto su complejidad como su relevancia democrática.

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