<h1>Mexico Launches Historic Judicial Elections, Empowering Citizens to Directly Select Judges and Supreme Court Justices</h1> Mexico is conducting its first judicial elections, allowing citizens to vote for over 2,600 judicial positions, including Supreme Court seats. The controversial reform aims to combat judicial corruption by democratizing court selections. Critics argue the process may politicize the judiciary, potentially weakening democratic checks and balances. Supporters claim the elections will bring courts closer to the people and reduce systemic corruption. The vote has sparked concerns about potential political manipulation and organized crime's influence on judicial appointments.