Concerns grow over suspicious candidates in Mexico’s 1st judicial election

On June 1, Mexico will become the only country in the world where every judge in every court, including the Supreme Court, will be elected by popular vote. As the country prepares for this historic election, concerns are mounting over candidates with alleged ties to organized crime and religious groups. Activists say vetting has been weak, and former judges are alarmed. With long ballots and little public awareness, critics fear the reform may undermine, rather than strengthen, judicial integrity. The World’s Tibisay Zea reports from Mexico City.