Background: Loretta Ortiz, a 70-year-old mother and grandmother, has voluntarily renounced her U.S. citizenship, which she could have obtained through her mother. She is currently seeking to retain her seat on the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN).
Proposal and Campaign: Proposed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador three years and a half ago, Ortiz now aims for public support. She emphasizes her honesty, fairness, capability, and experience. Her primary goal is to secure popular legitimacy for the SCJN position.
“I voluntarily renounced my salary, medical expense coverage, and retirement benefits because I have a vocation for service.”
– Loretta Ortiz Ahlf
Election Context: Over 3,400 candidates are campaigning for 881 federal positions to be elected on June 1st. Half of the country’s tribunals will also undergo renewal.
Other Candidates’ Activities
- Marisela Morales: Former PGR chief during Calderón’s term, she began her campaign in Santa María Tomatlán with a conciliatory discourse, advocating for healthy power division and corruption eradication within the judicial system.
- Yasmín Esquivel Mossa: Held a “dialogue for transformation” at Tecnológico de Ecatepec, emphasizing her intention to transform, not just administer, the Judicial Power. She acknowledged challenges but maintained modesty regarding poll rankings.
- Lenia Batres: Started her campaign in alliance-held areas (Tlalpan, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl), addressing issues of power abuse both within and outside the SCJN.
- Carlos Enrique Odriozola Mariscal: Initiated his campaign with a “fight against the abuses of the powerful,” focusing on internal and external issues concerning the SCJN.
These candidates’ strategies aim to reach densely populated areas where they are relatively unknown, highlighting their unique approaches to connect with voters.
