Introduction: The Government’s Struggle and the Upcoming Judicial Elections
The Mexican government faces an urgent challenge to begin dismantling the criminal organizations’ territorial control over numerous communities across the nation. However, this endeavor is complicated by the approaching judicial elections in August, which will introduce novice judges into the Federal Judicial Power (PJF), reflecting the political party dynamics.
The Learning Curve for New Judges
Starting August, amidst judicial elections, the PJF will see a mix of experienced and inexperienced judges. These newcomers will undoubtedly face a learning curve, which could potentially hinder the progress of the ongoing efforts.
Slow Progress on Regulatory Laws
Only time will tell if the Congress’s failure to approve secondary laws from the wave of reforms enacted by former President López Obrador towards the end of his term and at the beginning of the current one will have significant consequences.
- The absence of secondary laws affects the functioning of crucial institutions, such as the now-defunct Coneval, which cannot perform its tasks due to insufficient regulations.
- Similarly, the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones cannot transfer its functions to other entities without proper secondary legislation.
With the slow pace of legal advancements, Palacio (a metaphor for the executive branch) may govern opaquely and discretionally for the remainder of the six-year term.
Will Ovidio Guzmán Sing in English?
The unease within the Morena establishment has grown as US authorities announced Ovidio Guzmán’s trial, son of “El Chapo,” has been postponed to July 9 after he struck a deal with federal prosecutors.
Historically, US federal judges have accepted confessions from convicted criminals in certain cases, especially when they face reduced sentences or pardons. However, uncertainty surrounds Ovidio Guzmán’s deal with federal prosecutors and the ultimate targets of their investigation, depending on the White House’s intentions.
In the Whirlwind of News
Today marks the beginning of the National Banking Convention in Nuevo Nayarit-Vallarta, where experts will discuss the nation’s financial situation. Meanwhile, Agriculture Secretary Julio Berdegué lobbied in Washington for Mexican tomatoes amidst powerful US commercial interests…
Palacio must avoid petty vendettas against Norma Piña, who will leave the Supreme Court of Justice in August…
As philosopher Blaise Pascal wisely stated, “I would rather err in believing in a God who does not exist than to err in not believing in a God who does.”
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main challenge facing the Mexican government? The government must combat criminal organizations’ territorial control in numerous communities. However, this task is complicated by upcoming judicial elections that will introduce inexperienced judges into the Federal Judicial Power.
- Why are secondary laws important? Secondary laws are crucial for the proper functioning of institutions like Coneval and enabling the transfer of functions between entities such as the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones.
- What are the implications of Ovidio Guzmán’s deal with US federal prosecutors? There is uncertainty surrounding the terms of Ovidio Guzmán’s agreement and the investigation’s targets, depending on the White House’s intentions.
