Collaboration with INE and IECM to Ensure Safe and Orderly Election
The Head of Government, Clara Brugada Molina, led the signing of a collaboration agreement with the National Electoral Institute (INE) and the Mexico City Electoral Institute (IECM) to ensure a secure, orderly, and transparent judicial election. The agreement aims to encourage citizen participation in the upcoming judicial election on June 1st and the Participatory Budget Consultation on August 17th.
Key Support Measures
- Provision of security at polling stations, safekeeping and transportation of ballots, and emergency services to address any unforeseen circumstances.
- Invitation for citizens to participate in the elections, aiming to build a more accessible and responsive judicial branch.
- Support for the upcoming Participatory Budget Consultation on August 17th.
Significance of the Judicial Election
For the first time, Mexico City residents will directly elect judges, magistrates, and members of the Judicial Discipline Tribunal. This direct election strengthens democracy by bringing the judiciary closer to the people, ensuring it listens to their needs and remains free from personal interests.
In the capital, 137 local positions will be filled: 98 judges, 34 magistrates, and five members of the Judicial Discipline Tribunal. There are 607 candidates, and 6,134 polling stations will be set up for citizens to cast their votes.
Brugada Molina’s Call for Citizen Participation
Clara Brugada Molina emphasized the importance of citizen participation in the upcoming election, stating that the elected judiciary will serve the people and remain impartial, ethical, and socially responsible. She urged citizens to inform themselves, participate, and vote on June 1st.
Preparations by IECM and INE
Patricia Avendaño Durán, the consejera presidenta of IECM, highlighted that both institutes have collaboratively prepared for the upcoming elections. Their efforts include reviewing polling station locations, securing electoral documentation, and ensuring the safe transport of electoral packages.
Avendaño Durán assured citizens that all aspects of the election will be adequately supported and protected, both in terms of security and logistical support. She expressed confidence that the technical challenges have been resolved to facilitate an efficient, accessible, and understandable electoral process.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of the agreement? The agreement aims to ensure a secure, orderly, and transparent judicial election in Mexico City.
- What positions will be elected directly by citizens? Citizens will directly elect judges, magistrates, and members of the Judicial Discipline Tribunal.
- When are the elections taking place? The judicial election is on June 1st, and the Participatory Budget Consultation will be held on August 17th.
- What support measures have been outlined? The agreement includes security at polling stations, safekeeping and transportation of ballots, emergency services, and logistical support.
- Why is citizen participation crucial? Citizen participation ensures that the elected judiciary remains impartial, ethical, and responsive to people’s needs.
