Background on Arístides Guerrero García
Arístides Guerrero García, the newly elected minister for Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN), was hospitalized following a car accident on Friday night in Mexico City. Guerrero García is set to assume his role on September 1st, making him a significant figure in Mexico’s judicial system.
The Accident
According to his press team, Guerrero García was traveling from Mexico City International Airport after attending an event in Oaxaca when his vehicle was struck by another car around 10:30 PM on Avenida Río Churubusco. The collision resulted in a chest fracture and a broken nose for Guerrero García, requiring surgical intervention.
Current Condition and Support
Guerrero García’s team reported that he is stable, recovering well, and has a positive prognosis for taking up his duties. Two accompanying passengers and the driver also suffered fractures and are in the process of recovery.
At least five newly elected SCJN ministers—Hugo Aguilar, Irving Espinoza, Lenia Batres, Loretta Ortiz, and Yasmín Esquivel—expressed their well-wishes for Guerrero García’s speedy recovery via social media. The minister president elect stated, “I am confident that, with his physical and mental strength, he will recover quickly. Stay strong, brother!” on his social media account.
Ministers María Estela Ríos, Sara Irene Herrerías, and Giovanni Figueroa have not issued public statements regarding the accident.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Arístides Guerrero García? He is the newly elected minister for Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN), set to assume his role on September 1st.
- What happened to him? Guerrero García was involved in a car accident on Friday night in Mexico City while traveling from an event in Oaxaca to the city’s international airport.
- What injuries did he sustain? He suffered a chest fracture and a broken nose, requiring surgical intervention.
- What is his current condition? Guerrero García is stable, recovering well, and has a positive prognosis for taking up his duties.
- How are other SCJN ministers responding? Several newly elected ministers have expressed their well-wishes for his speedy recovery, while others have not issued public statements.
