Surveillance Desk Installed by Harfuch for Judicial Power Elections Supervision

Revamping the Judicial Power Elections: A Glimpse into the 2025 Mexican Vote

With a fresh take on democracy, the Judicial Power elections are here! The Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), under the leadership of Omar García Harfuch, has set up a security task force to execute comprehensive surveillance during the national vote. This move follows instructions from Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.

Harfuch posted the announcement on his X account shortly after casting his vote, accompanied by Sheinbaum at the Moneda Street polling station. The aim is to ensure the security of this monumental democratic exercise.

As part of these precautionary measures, Harfuch met with delegates from the Security Cabinet and the Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, who had already voted hours prior. The National Guard plays a significant role in maintaining order during these elections, with a substantial deployment[1].

In the past, the SSPC emphasized the importance of coordination with federal entities[4]. During the election day, various states, such as Veracruz and Durango, will witness the presence of 3,000 and 2,500 National Guard elements, respectively, to guarantee the elections take place smoothly.

What's on the ballot in Mexico?

June 1, 2025, marked a significant milestone in Mexican history as voters selected judges, magistrates, and ministers at the federal and state level directly. The elections involved:

Nine Supreme Court justices: The number was reduced from the previous eleven, with five of the justices required to be women[2][3].
Two magistrates of the Superior Chamber of the Electoral Tribunal: These roles were introduced as part of the federal judiciary reforms[1].
15 magistrates of the Regional Chambers of the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary: These positions were also part of the broader federal judiciary[1].
Five members of the Judicial Disciplinary Tribunal: This tribunal substituted the Federal Judiciary Council following the reforms[1].
464 circuit court magistrates: These positions are fundamental to the judicial system at the circuit level[1].
386 district court judges: These judges play a crucial role in the lower courts across the country[1].

Following the setup of 79,932 polling stations nationwide, covering 95.18% of the total planned, voters were ready to make their voices heard. The president of the general council of the National Electoral Institute (INE), Guadalupe Taddei, made the announcement just before 12:00 pm.

The opposition voiced their concerns over the judicial elections[6][7], while the media closely followed local news in the states of Veracruz and Durango, where concurrent municipal elections were also held.

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Omar García Harfuch, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Judicial Power, INE, Judicial Election, Mexico-News

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