Overview
- Hugo Aguilar pledged that the Supreme Court will keep a ‘doors open’ policy in 2026 and “not work in the dark,” framing consolidation of the new approach as next year’s priority.
- A DOF notice formalizes broader authorities for the Court’s president, including appointing and removing personnel, selecting members of the Órgano de Administración Judicial, and submitting three candidates for the Tribunal de Disciplina Judicial, changes that some analysts say could raise influence heading into 2027.
- Media accounts report ongoing limits on reporting inside the Court, including a brief prohibition on recording in the Pleno in September and restrictions on approaching ministers and moving within the building.
- Reporters and critics say these practices trace back to earlier presidencies and allege unequal openness that welcomes civil organizations while curbing journalistic access.
- The Court closed its first term under the new lineup and returns January 6 with 1,491 pending matters, including challenges to airport, aviation and IMSS‑Bienestar laws, according to the published docket.