El Chapo’s former lawyer and an ex-drug smuggler are on the ballot to be judges in Mexico

SummaryJudicial reform raises concerns over rule of law in Mexico Critics fear reform may increase organized crime influence Election agency could disqualify ineligible candidates after vote CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, May 24 (Reuters) – When residents in the stat…
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El Chapo’s former lawyer and an ex-drug smuggler are on the ballot to be judges in MexicoReuters ^
| May 24, 2025 2:06 PM UTC
| Cassandra Garrison
Posted on 05/24/2025 4:35:03…