She defended drug lord El Chapo - now, she's running for office
Summary
Silvia Delgado, who defended drug lord El Chapo, is now running for a judicial position in Mexico. She aims to be a penal judge in an upcoming election where Mexicans will elect the country's entire judiciary. Some experts have labeled her and other candidates as "high risk," raising concerns about their possible links to criminal activities.Key Facts
- Silvia Delgado was the defense lawyer for Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán.
- Delgado is running for the position of a penal judge in a nationwide election in Mexico.
- Her critics worry about her past legal work for El Chapo, a drug lord, impacting her role if elected.
- A Mexican organization named Defensorxs lists her as a "high risk candidate" due to her past.
- Delgado denies any wrongdoing, asserting her professional payment was standard.
- She is one of over 7,500 candidates competing for judicial roles, including local and Supreme Court positions.
- The election is part of a reform to elect judges directly, which has sparked debates about politicizing the judiciary.
- Critics argue this reform may have been intended to reduce judicial independence.
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