The upcoming June 1 judicial election in Mexico, meant to refresh the legal system with new officials, faces criticism amid fears of drug cartel infiltration. Notably, Silvia Delgado, once a lawyer for JoaquÃn "El Chapo" Guzmán, is campaigning for a judicial position, raising alarms about the potential for narco influence on the judiciary. Recent revelations reveal candidates with dubious pasts, arguing that the situation casts a shadow over the integrity of the election. Despite these concerns, President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasizes that these scandals involve only a small fraction of candidates.
"The June 1 judicial election, intended as a radical exercise in democracy, has increasingly been overshadowed by concerns about penetration by drug-trafficking groups."
"I hope I can count on your vote!" she calls to bargain-hunters. Her candidacy highlights the blurred lines between legal representation and potential cartel influence in the judiciary.
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