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Senate Rejects Remote Oath for Injured Minister-Elect Arístides Guerrero

Leaders say the Court's September 1 installation will proceed with quorum despite his temporary absence.

El ministro electo Arístides Guerrero sufrió un accidente el fin de semana sobre la avenida Río Churubusco en la CDMX. Foto: Archivo
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Overview

  • Senate president Gerardo Fernández Noroña said a telematic oath is not allowed because it would diminish the ceremony's solemnity.
  • Arístides Guerrero asked to be sworn in remotely after a weekend car accident that caused nasal and chest fractures.
  • His team reported he underwent surgery and is in stable condition following the crash in Mexico City.
  • Fernández Noroña stated Guerrero will take the oath when his health permits and then join the Supreme Court.
  • Morena senators will decide this week who presides over the Senate’s Mesa Directiva starting September 1 as ceremony logistics are finalized.