Mexico's Judicial Elections See Low Turnout and Legitimacy Concerns
TL;DR
Mexico held its first judicial elections with only 13% voter turnout amid confusion and disillusionment, raising concerns about legitimacy and influence of criminal groups, but officials and some voters see it as a step towards democratic reform and justice system overhaul.
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- Mexico's first judicial elections marked by low turnout, confusion and disillusionment NBC News
- Low Turnout in Mexico’s Far-Reaching Judicial Election Fuels Legitimacy Concerns The New York Times
- Mexican president hails ‘complete success’ after just 13% vote in judicial elections The Guardian
- Mexico votes in first judicial election amid concerns over rule of law Reuters
- Will Mexico's judicial elections Sunday hurt democracy or make the courts accountable? AP News
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