INE Validates Judicial Elections Amid Fraud Allegations

Mexico’s INE has validated the judicial elections, even though strong fraud claims exist. The INE council voted 6 to 5 for election validity. Each vote stayed close to its reason. Councilor Arturo Castillo had urged, “Do not recognize the results.” His words connected directly to the final decision.

Election Overview

Elections took place on June 1, 2025. Voters chose several seats in the Supreme Court of Justice. Fraud claims tied to the process arose soon. Agents found ballot boxes with more votes than voters. They noted stolen packages and vote guides, known as “accordions,” that might skew the results. INE worked closely to decide that the errors did not unseat the election. Council members met for three continuous hours. They then made certificates for the new ministers. These ministers will take office in September.

Record of Irregularities

The INE noted many irregularities that raised trouble among councilors. One record kept a close link between each fact:

1. Ballot boxes reported counts that did not match the law. Some stations even showed more hours of voting than allowed.
2. Vote guides appeared in 37 different models. At 61.74% of stations, these guides favored specific candidates.
3. Coercion was reported many times. Some reports linked direct pressure with voter choices.

Councilor Carla Humphrey detailed the issues. She linked ballots without any folding marks to identical handwriting. She recalled that entire packages simply vanished.

Call for Transparency

Debate split the INE over what should be valid. Castillo and four other councilors raised deep doubts. They linked evidence closely to serious and broad irregularities. Their words urged for care, saying that trust in the system must be kept. In response, Guadalupe Taddei defended the process. She linked the removal of 818 polling places out of 84,000 to a sound decision. Taddei praised the INE for its close work and dismissed the idea that fraud was too widespread.

Aftermath and Future Actions

After the debate, the INE confirmed the results. They handed certificates to new ministers such as Lenia Batres and Hugo Aguilar. INE will stay in session to link this decision with other justice matters in Mexico. Their work continues as they study the validity of more branches in the system.

The decision has sparked much talk about how fair the electoral process is. Some councilors compared this case to old, clear fraud methods. They called the event a “return to the electoral Paleolithic.” As the INE moves on, the close links in this decision may shape Mexico’s politics.

Conclusion

This election offers a key moment for Mexico’s justice system. The new Supreme Court members are set to shape the law. However, sharp fraud claims still shadow the votes. These claims challenge the trust in today’s process. Ongoing talks closely link these key ideas. All stakeholders now must work to keep future elections fair and clear.