Mexico's Senate on Tuesday chose the wife of a business ally of President A...
MEXICO CITY - Mexico’s Senate on Tuesday chose the wife of a business ally of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to serve on the Supreme Court, sparking criticism that her appointment could undermine the independence of the top tribunal.
After her ratification, Esquivel, who has rejected any suggestion that her relationship with Rioboo could compromise her integrity at the court, vowed to uphold the independence of the judiciary in serving her 15-year term. But after a recess, a second vote was held and Esquivel was elected with 95 votes, according to an interior ministry tally.
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