INE is being urged to review UNAM's ruling on Yasmín Esquivel's thesis.

A citizen filed an appeal with the INE (National Institute of Statistics and Census) requesting that UNAM issue an ethics opinion on Yasmín Esquivel's thesis and determine whether she meets the requirements to become a minister of the SCJN (Supreme Court of Justice).

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Case context

Justice Yasmín Esquivel Mossa, a member of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN), has been accused of alleged plagiarism in her undergraduate thesis. These accusations have sparked an intense public debate about whether she meets the constitutionally required principles of suitability, ethics, and good public reputation for holding office.

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The legal appeal filed

Attorney Raúl Andrade filed a formal appeal with the National Electoral Institute (INE), requesting that the agency request the University of Mexico (UNAM) to provide the University Ethics Committee's opinion on Esquivel's thesis. Although the document has been prepared, it has not been released due to a court order preventing its publication.

Key argument: The UNAM ruling is crucial to assessing whether Esquivel meets the requirements of good reputation and professional ethics required by the Constitution to become a minister.

Electoral process: Andrade maintains that the INE should review these elements as part of its role in verifying legal and ethical requirements following next Sunday's federal elections.

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Why is it relevant?

Institutional transparency: The controversy calls into question the academic integrity of a senior official in the Judiciary.

Legal precedent: If the INE agrees to assess the ethics report, it could set a historic precedent for the moral and professional oversight of public servants.

Citizen confidence: The legitimacy of the Supreme Court of Justice and democratic institutions is undermined when questions arise about the ethics of its members.

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Reactions and next steps

UNAM's position: The National Autonomous University of Mexico has stated that it cannot make the opinion public due to legal restrictions, although it was prepared and submitted to the relevant authorities.

Potential impact: If serious irregularities are proven, Yasmín Esquivel could face legal and political challenges that would jeopardize her continued service on the Court.

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> "The INE must ensure that those who hold public office meet the highest ethical standards."— Raúl Andrade, plaintiff's attorney