Introduction to the Supreme Court of Mexico and UGIRA
The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) is grappling with a surge in complaints regarding alleged internal irregularities. In just two years and eight months, 1,130 complaint files were integrated, surpassing the 919 cases recorded during the first five years of operation by the General Unit for Investigating Administrative Responsibilities (UGIRA).
Complaint Processing and Outcomes
According to the report, “Out of 1,130 integrated cases, an additional 27 cases that were in process as of December 31, 2022, resulted in 1,081 outcomes through the issuance of 1,096 determinations. Currently, 76 cases remain in process.”
- In 666 cases, the complaints were dismissed or incompetence agreements were issued.
- 22 complaints were not presented.
- In 7 cases, investigations concluded prematurely.
- 38 cases resulted in a determination of conclusion and archiving of the investigation.
- 363 cases led to the creation of a report on alleged administrative responsibility.
During the same period, the General Directorate for Administrative Responsibilities and Accountability (DGRARP) followed up on 411 cases, with:
- 223 cases concluded
- 188 cases still in process
- 38 cases forwarded for resolution to the president or plenary
Sancions and Access to Information Requests
As a result, 36 administrative sanctions were imposed on SCJN officials, ranging from warnings to dismissals and disqualifications, along with economic sanctions.
From January 2, 2023, to June 30, 2025, the SCJN received and processed 159,149 access to information requests and ARCO (access, rectification, cancellation, and opposition of personal data) rights exercises, marking a 140% increase compared to the previous administration in this area.
The primary topics of these requests were:
- Judicial sentences and cases
- Thesis and jurisprudence
- Information about public servants (salaries, resumes, and schedules)
- Good and service contracts
- Budgetary information
- Access to personal data
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico (SCJN)? The SCJN is the highest court in Mexico, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and ensuring that all laws comply with it.
- What is the General Unit for Investigating Administrative Responsibilities (UGIRA)? UGIRA is a unit within the SCJN responsible for investigating administrative responsibility cases.
- What types of complaints has the SCJN faced recently? The SCJN has seen a rise in complaints related to alleged internal irregularities, with 1,130 cases integrated in two years and eight months.
- What were the outcomes of these complaints? Outcomes included dismissals, incompetence agreements, conclusions with archiving, and reports on alleged administrative responsibility. A total of 36 sanctions were imposed on officials.
- How have access to information requests changed? There has been a significant increase in access to information requests and ARCO rights exercises, with 159,149 requests processed from January 2, 2023, to June 30, 2025.
