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Outcome assessment: Was it a triumph or a letdown?

Discussion on a podcast hosted by Ana Paula Ordorica

Discussion on a podcast led by Ana Paula Ordorica
Discussion on a podcast led by Ana Paula Ordorica

Outcome assessment: Was it a triumph or a letdown?

Let's talk about those judicial election results, y'all! We've got the lowdown on who's heading to the Supreme Court, but the burning question on everyone's lips is - was it a win or a flop? And if so, who's walking away on top?

Carlos Pérez Ricart, a sharp cookies analyst and researcher at the CIDE, chimes in on this intriguing debate. Now, here's the deal - data suggests that Ricart didn't exactly spill the beans about the election's success or failure for the parties involved directly in the sources we've dug up. But he's a big cheese in Latin American politics, as a recent guest on UCLA Luskin Center’s Then & Now podcast[3].

Moving on, let's talk elections in Veracruz and Durango. Preliminary results suggest a mixed bag for those parties, with Morena receiving one message and the opposition another.

Whew, that's not all! Over in Ukraine, Operation Goncharov is causing a stir. This strategic blow against Russian military aviation has never been seen before[2]. If you're wondering just how big a deal this is, well, it's like knocking over Jenga's last block - it's gonna make a big ol' commotion for sure!

Now, while there's no specific commentary from Carlos Pérez Ricart on the judicial elections in our current sources, rest assured, the overall assessment from other credible places is that this election is unprecedented in Mexico and globally. Some say it's a victory for innovation from the ruling party (Morena), while others are calling it a risky move, with concerns around the system's design, such as minimal competition for positions, creating doubts about the real depth of democratic choice and substantive change[1]. But hey, that's all no-nonsense politics and analysis for ya! Tell me, whatcha think about all that?

  1. Carlos Pérez Ricart, a notable figure in Latin American politics, has provided insights on the ongoing debates about the judicial election results, although his analysis does not specifically address the success or failure of the involved parties.
  2. Meanwhile, in Veracruz and Durango, the preliminary election results indicate a mixed response for the parties, with Morena receiving favourable outcomes, while the opposition parties have received differing messages.

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