Low assistance and generalized disinterest in the country’s first judicial election confirm that it was not born from a social demand, but of a poorly executed political imposition, but with serious repercussions on institutions and that it permeates investment and trust as a country, said the employer Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex)
The INE last night reported that the participation in the election in which judges, magistrates and ministers were elected was 13%, according to statistical calculations.
In the case of the vote for ministers of the Supreme Court, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday and with 76.5% of the Computed Proceedings, citizen participation was 11.7%.
“With a first official estimate of about 13% participation and 62% of advanced PREP, yesterday’s judicial election would be the least
Participated in modern history, ”said the economic analysis area of the Banamex Financial Group in a report.
Coparmex said that it was a process that does not meet the true needs of the justice system or guarantees the institutional strengthening that Mexico requires.
“Our position is clear: this choice cannot become the new model for future electoral processes,” he said in a statement last night.
Lee: Participation in the judicial election was between 12.57 and 13.32%: INE
The employer dome added that this judicial election should not sit precedents to justify budget cuts, reduce
The number of boxes “that only weakened the electoral logistics” or demand from the electoral authorities the organization of a choice with little time.
The Coparmex said that the conditions observed in the electoral day attempted against true democracy, the rights of citizens and even against the independence of the electoral bodies.
He pointed out that his electoral observers reported irregularities that “seriously compromise the legitimacy of the process and highlights their fragility.”
“Throughout the day we generate more than a thousand reports and documented a low citizen participation, delay in the installation of boxes, violence in some boxes and even purchase of
votes in some municipalities, ”he said.
“In various boxes the use of ‘accordions’ and mechanisms to induce the vote was reported, confirming the lack of guarantees for an authentically free and reasoned exercise,” he added.
He pointed out that the next few days will continue to systematize the exhibited findings and follow up on the district computation, in order to identify and denounce any additional anomaly that could arise.
He argued that more and more transnational companies choose to resort to international courts to resolve their controversies, abandoning Mexican jurisdiction due to the lack of confidence in local justice.
He said that the most severe impact will be faced by micro, small and medium enterprises, which would be unprotected against a politicized or inefficient judicial system.
Lee: Sheinbaum defends the judicial election despite a few participation of 13%
He added that he will work in a proposal for judicial reform built based on technical criteria, good international practices and the participation of experts, social organizations and actors in the productive sector.
Inspy, discover and share. Follow us and find what you are looking for on our Instagram!
