Claudia Sheinbaum’s government presented an initiative to postpone the second popular election of judges, magistrates and ministers from 2027 to 2028. In addition, it introduces adjustments to the design of the judicial reform approved in the previous six-year term.
What are you looking to correct?
Luisa María Alcalde, legal advisor, presented the proposal. The changes attack flaws detected in the first implementation: low citizen participation and questions about the selected profiles, considered by some as lacking sufficient judicial experience or with political ties.
The initiative creates a Coordinating Commission to standardize evaluation criteria between the three powers. It also requires technical exams prepared by the National Judicial Training School, specialized interviews and greater professional experience requirements for candidates.
Fewer candidates on the ballot
To simplify the process and avoid confusion, the number of applicants is reduced through a double selection filter and public insulation. This is intended to give the voter clearer options.
The one-year delay is justified by the need to apply these new filters without rushing the process. The first election, held in 2025, left lessons that the government intends to correct before the next call.




