Background on the Situation
On Sunday, members of various social organizations and concerned citizens took to the streets to demand the annulment of the judicial election held on June 1st. They consider this election a sham and believe it was marred by irregularities.
Key Players and Their Roles
The protesters, including members of the National Association of Circuit Judges and District Judges of the PJF (Jufed) and organizations like Resistencia Civil Activa y Pacífica (Recap), the Frente Cívico Nacional, gathered at the Ángel de la Independencia and marched along Paseo de la Reforma towards the Monumento a la Revolución.
These demonstrators, some of whom were elderly individuals, wore white and carried a banner with the message: “Magistrates Felipe de la Mata Pizaña and Felipe Fuentes Barrera, you are traitors to democracy. Annul the most fraudulent election in our country’s history.”
Protesters’ Demands and Actions
The protesters chanted slogans against the government and Morena, expressing their discontent with the judicial election and recent reforms they dubbed “spy laws.” Some of their key demands included:
- “The people rise against this farce”
- “General repudiation of the judicial reform”
- “Accordion, accordion, a narration”
- “Mexico demands an independent INE”
Upon reaching the Monumento a la Revolución, many protesters left the area, causing the demonstration to dwindle.
Speeches and Future Plans
Fernando Belauzarán, speaking on behalf of the protesters, urged the Electoral Tribunal to declare the election null and void due to the irregularities that occurred.
Juana Fuentes, director of Jufed, echoed the call for annulment and stated that they would continue seeking international support to reverse what they perceive as the “cooptation of the Judicial Power.”
Rolando Solís, leader of Recap, announced plans for a series of actions as a form of resistance to annul the judicial election. These actions include taking over the Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México (AICM) and the chambers of Congress.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main issue being protested? The protesters are demanding the annulment of the judicial election held on June 1st, alleging it was fraudulent and marred by irregularities.
- Who are the key organizations involved in the protest? The National Association of Circuit Judges and District Judges of the PJF (Jufed), Resistencia Civil Activa y Pacífica (Recap), and the Frente Cívico Nacional are among the main organizations participating in the protest.
- What are the protesters’ future plans? The protesters, led by Rolando Solís of Recap, plan to take action by occupying the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) and the chambers of Congress.
