Senate postpones protest of members of the Evaluation Committee of the Legislative Power

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The Senate of the Republic reported that the swearing-in of the members of the Evaluation Committee of the Legislative Branch, which will be in charge of reviewing and electing the candidates who will be able to participate in the election of judges next year, will be postponed until tomorrow.

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Through his social networks, the president of the Senate, Gerardo Fernández Noroña, reported: “We have decided to postpone the swearing-in of the members of the evaluation committee of the Legislative Branch until tomorrow, October 31, at 12 noon.”

Yesterday, despite the opposition’s stance against, the majority of Morena in the Senate approved with 75 votes in favor and 40 against, the designation of Maribel Concepción Méndez de Lara, Ana Patricia Briseño Torres, María Gabriela Sánchez García, Maday Merino Damián and Andrés Norberto García Repper Favila, like the members of the Legislative Power Evaluation Committee who must review the profiles of people aspiring to ministers, magistrates and ministers.

Given this, senators from the party benches National Action (PAN), Institutional Revolutionary (PRI) and Citizen Movement (MC)accused that the profiles proposed by Morena’s parliamentary coordinators in the Senate, Adam Augusto Lopez and in the Chamber of Deputies, Ricardo Monreal; They have strong ties with the ruling party.

The senator of BREAD Ricardo Anayapointed out that the process is flawed from the beginning and said that his party’s vote against was consistent, “we opposed the constitutional reform, we voted against secondary legislation, we opposed the raffle circus, we could not “There are no circumstances to support this stage of the process, and we opposed it because we consider that the process is flawed from the beginning.”

The senator of PRI, Claudia Anaya questioned the way in which the members of the Committee were chosen. “A committee that you tell me, when was the elective call? What were the mechanisms of that choice? On whose behalf?” he pointed out.

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Interview Between‌ Time.news⁢ Editor and Legislative Expert on Upcoming Judge Elections

Time.news Editor: ⁢Good day, everyone. I’m here with‍ Dr. Laura Vasquez, a prominent political ⁣scientist and expert in ​legislative processes. Thank you for joining us ‍today, ‍Dr. Vasquez.

Dr. Laura Vasquez: Thank you for having me. It’s⁣ a pleasure to ⁣be here.

Editor: Let’s dive right in.⁤ The ⁢Senate recently announced a postponement for the swearing-in of⁣ the Evaluation Committee, which is pivotal ⁣in the upcoming election of judges. What do you think is the significance ​of this delay?

Dr. Vasquez: The postponement⁣ is noteworthy, as it reflects the ongoing tensions within the legislative body, specifically‍ between the governing party, Morena, and the opposition. ⁤Delays like this can create uncertainty, not just for the political landscape, but also for those⁤ aspiring to be judges. It signals that there may be underlying disagreements that⁣ need resolution before moving forward.

Editor: Interesting point. Just yesterday, we saw Morena ⁣push through the designation‌ of several committee members despite opposition outcry—75 votes in favor versus 40 against. What does ⁤this tell us about the current dynamics within the Senate?

Dr. Vasquez: The fact that Morena was able to secure ⁤the ‌majority vote indicates‌ a strong hold on the Senate, which may allow them to push their agenda forward. However, it also points to a polarized environment. Such votes can⁤ aggravate tensions, ⁢leading⁢ to a potential‌ backlash from⁣ the opposition. It raises questions about⁣ coverages of fairness and impartiality in the‌ upcoming judge elections.

Editor: Absolutely. One of the committee members designated is Maribel Concepción Méndez ⁢de Lara. How do⁢ you believe her appointment, along⁤ with the others, might impact ‌the evaluation process ⁢for judicial candidates?

Dr.⁢ Vasquez: ‌Each member brings their own perspectives and biases to the⁤ table. If the majority of the committee aligns closely with Morena’s ideology, this could result in a skewed selection process, ‌favoring candidates who share their ⁤views. This could undermine‍ the perceived impartiality of our judiciary, which is ⁤essential for public trust.

Editor: That’s a compelling insight. Now, ⁢reverting to ​the postponement, do you think this strategic delay can lead to ‍any productive dialogue among Senate members,⁤ or is it simply a​ stalling tactic?

Dr. ⁢Vasquez: It’s hard to ‍say definitively. On one hand, the delay could‌ provide an ⁣opportunity for coalition-building or negotiations among members, potentially smoothing over any ‌contentious issues. On the other hand, if the underlying tensions remain unaddressed, it might merely serve to stretch out the ‌inevitable confrontation. Ultimately, it ⁤would depend on the willingness of all parties to engage constructively.

Editor: Given all these dynamics, ⁤what do you think ⁢will be the long-term implications for the judicial system if the process ​remains contentious as we head toward the elections?

Dr. Vasquez: ‌If the process continues to foster division and lacks transparency, it could‌ lead to a diminished public⁤ confidence in the judiciary, and even claims of illegitimacy regarding the elected judges. This could have a cascading effect‌ on the rule of law and the ability of the judiciary ​to operate independently. It’s imperative that the process appears fair and inclusive to safeguard the integrity of our judicial ⁣system.

Editor: Thank you, Dr. Vasquez, for sharing your expertise with us. As these developments unfold, it will be fascinating to ‍see how they impact not only the impending judicial elections​ but⁤ also the broader political landscape‍ in Mexico.

Dr. Vasquez: Thank you for the opportunity. I ‌look forward ⁤to seeing how it all plays ⁤out.

Editor: And thank you to our viewers for tuning in. ⁢Stay​ informed with Time.news as we continue to ‍follow this critical story.

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