Mexico’s first judicial elections are marked by low turnout, confusion and disillusionment
Mexico is scheduled to hold its first-ever judicial elections on Sunday, with hundreds of judges, magistrates and justices on the ballot across the country.
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3 developments- May 29, 2025Mexico will hold historic judicial elections on Sunday. Some believe it will hurt democracy
- May 31, 2025Mexico holds first-of-its-kind nationwide judicial elections
- Jun 1, 2025Mexico’s first judicial elections are marked by low turnout, confusion and disillusionment
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Mexico’s first judicial elections are marked by low turnout, confusion and disillusionment
Mexico's first judicial elections marked by low turnout, confusion and disillusionment
Mexico holds first-of-its-kind nationwide judicial elections
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