Mexico’s New Supreme Court Promises Austerity and Justice

In a historic event, Mexico’s new judiciary, elected for the first time by popular vote, took office. Minister Hugo Aguilar will preside over the Supreme Court. Aguilar, a native of Oaxaca of Mixtec origin, says the court will be guided by the people, be austere, and earn the trust of citizens. However, the political and media opposition claims that the country is on the road to dictatorship, as Citlali Sáenz reports from Mexico City.

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