**INE Calls for 90-Day Delay in Judicial Election**
The National Electoral Institute (INE), on November 21, 2024, requested that the Union Congress delay the direct election of judges, magistrates, and ministers, which was originally scheduled for June 1, 2025, by 90 days. The autonomous constitutional body cited the complexity of organizing elections for 881 positions, which involves over 100,000 pre-candidates vying for 5,379 candidacies—all of which must be assessed by three committees.
This official request was submitted to José Gerardo Rodolfo Fernández Noroña and Sergio Carlos Gutiérrez Luna, the presidents of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies, respectively. Claudia Edith Suárez Ojeda, Executive Secretary of the autonomous constitutional body, highlighted the delays that could jeopardize various aspects of the elections, particularly organizational and regulatory actions.
Suárez Ojeda stated, “The execution of these actions has caused a significant delay in developing and approving those necessary to successfully carry out subsequent stages, given the lack of time usually available in previous processes. Additionally, there is no legal precedent for suspensive effects in authority acts in electoral matters.”
She warned that millions of ballots need printing, along with the hiring and training of thousands of workers since this election surpasses even presidential ones in scale, involving both federal and local considerations.
“Therefore, we propose that the extraordinary electoral process of 2025 not occur on June 1, 2025, but rather be postponed by ninety (90) or more days,” Suárez Ojeda suggested.
Fernández Noroña commented on the INE’s request, explaining that due to resources constraints that have stalled activities over the past 60 days, the INE is seeking to gain some time. “The electoral tribunal stated nothing should halt the election process, but they express this need for a delay,” he stated.
Evaluating the proposal is underway, with a decision expected shortly. Fernández Noroña noted that any change in election timing would require constitutional reform, even if temporary, due to the timetable established by the Constitution.
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