Lawyer who defended drug lord 'El Chapo' elected as judge
Summary
Silvia Delgado, a former defense lawyer for drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, was elected as a judge in Mexico's first judicial elections. Delgado's candidacy was controversial, with accusations of ties to organized crime, which she denied.Key Facts
- Silvia Delgado was part of the legal team defending Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
- Delgado was elected as a local criminal judge in Ciudad Juárez, near the US-Mexico border.
- Her election was part of Mexico's first-ever judicial elections, held on June 1.
- A transparency organization alleged links between Delgado and organized crime, which she denied.
- El Chapo was extradited to the US in 2017 and convicted of drug trafficking in 2019.
- The election followed a reform aimed at making the judiciary more democratic.
- Voter turnout was 13%, the lowest in any federal vote in Mexico.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum called the election a success despite low turnout.
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