The choice of Judiciary “it will be an enormous challenge for the electoral bodies”, an unprecedented exercise within the citizen participation stated the president advisor of the Electoral Institute of Mexico City (IECM), Patricia Avendaño.
Time passes and June 1, 2025 is approaching warned the head of the autonomous body that has the responsibility of bringing this process to a successful conclusion and in an interview with 24 HORAS, explained that the IECM is located in a legal impasse because he capital congress The regulations for choosing justice providers have not been modified.
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“We are waiting for the Congress modify the regulations and from that the respective electoral process can be triggered in the Ciudad (…) what we have decided as an institution is to advance in the different scenarios to visualize what the cost, time, processes, how many we have tickets what to print, how many boxes are going to be placed; how many materials, packages, urns do we have to send to manufacture, We are in those calculations,” he pointed out.
Although they do not know what the size of the exercise will be, in the coming days the electoral councilors are planning to visit the Mexico City Congress to present their proposed economic budget for 2025, where they have not included the election of the Judiciary.
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“On December 4th we have an appointment to go talk about the budget of the IECM. In this budget we could not include what is related to the election of the Judiciary because there is still no reform, There is no definition regarding how many positions will be chosen and what subjects they will be in,” he added.
Avendaño pointed out that when determinations are made about when and how the lesson of the Judiciary, “We will have to present an additional budget to the one we already have contemplated to carry out the activities of the institute and pay for the administrations of the political parties”
In this sense, he said that there are different operational issues that the Institute tries to foresee to provide this information to the deputies so that they have the technical and operational elements that the institute envisions to carry out the election in the best possible way, but they must there are rules that establish what can be done when a problem is detected.
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“We have had contact with authorities in Mexico City, with legislators, to provide them with the technical and operational information regarding what the consequences of this or that decision would be and What would be the most appropriate way to carry out the election that is being outlined?”, he mentioned.
He recalled that in the event that the modification is made at the City level, it is expected that the date of the election will be at the same time as that of judges federal elections, a situation that further exacerbates the complexity of the issue since voters will have to vote on multiple occasions.
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Patricia Avendaño She said she was busy with the rest of the electoral councilors because: “There has been no progress even in the harmonization of the regulations, there are many gaps that I hope the capital’s legislators will take into account.”
Time passes and there is no specific regulation and if the rules of competition and the legal scaffolding To carry out the process, “we will have to be very attentive to how this can be carried out.” regulation”.
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Interview Between Time.news Editor and Patricia Avendaño, President Advisor of the Electoral Institute of Mexico City (IECM)
Time.news Editor: Good day, Patricia. Thank you for joining us to discuss the upcoming election of the Judiciary in Mexico City. As we approach June 1, 2025, what are the main challenges you foresee for the IECM in executing this unprecedented electoral process?
Patricia Avendaño: Thank you for having me. The election of the Judiciary is indeed a huge challenge for our electoral bodies. This is an unexplored territory regarding citizen participation at this level. We are currently in a legal impasse, as the regulations necessary for this election have not yet been modified by the Capital Congress.
Time.news Editor: That sounds concerning. Could you elaborate on the current state of the regulations and why they are critical for commencing the electoral process?
Patricia Avendaño: Absolutely. As it stands, we cannot trigger the electoral process because the Congress has yet to amend the regulations that will guide the selection of justice providers. We’re essentially in a holding pattern, waiting for these changes. Our responsibility is to ensure a smooth electoral process once we have the necessary legal framework in place.
Time.news Editor: You mentioned that the IECM is preparing different scenarios in advance. What are some of the specific preparations you are undertaking, given the uncertainties in the timeline and scope of the election?
Patricia Avendaño: We are actively calculating the various resources we will need—this includes estimating the number of ballots to print, how many polling stations we will set up, and what materials like packages and urns need to be manufactured. While we don’t have clarity on the election size yet, it’s crucial to be prepared for any outcome.
Time.news Editor: It’s impressive that you’re planning so proactively. I understand that the IECM has an important meeting on December 4th to discuss the budget for 2025. How does the lack of a defined election for the Judiciary impact this budget?
Patricia Avendaño: That’s a great question. Since we do not yet have a reform outlining the specifics of the Judiciary election—like how many positions will be filled and what the specific subjects will be—we have not included these activities in our budget proposal for 2025. If guidelines are established later on, we will need to present an additional budget to accommodate the expenses related to this election.
Time.news Editor: It sounds like the unpredictability of this situation is a significant hurdle to overcome. What steps is the IECM taking to engage with the Congress to help expedite the necessary reforms?
Patricia Avendaño: We plan to communicate effectively with the deputies to present them with the technical and operational insights we’ve gathered. It’s essential that they understand the logistical and financial implications involved in conducting a proper election. Our goal is to provide them with all the information they need to make informed decisions about the upcoming reforms.
Time.news Editor: As an expert in the electoral field, what key message would you like to convey to citizens about their role in this electoral process?
Patricia Avendaño: I encourage all citizens to stay informed and engaged. Their participation is vital, not just in the voting process but also in advocating for the timely reforms needed to ensure a fair election. This is a significant step towards enhancing judicial accountability and transparency in our city.
Time.news Editor: Thank you, Patricia, for this insightful discussion. We look forward to keeping an eye on how the IECM navigates these challenges in the lead-up to the election in 2025.
Patricia Avendaño: Thank you for having me. It’s essential that we all stay engaged in this democratic process as we approach this unprecedented election.