Mexico's first elected Supreme Court is set to be seated, and observers are watching to see if it will assert independence from the governing party.

Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticism

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Hugo Aguilar campaigned for Mexico’s Supreme Court with the simple message that he would finally give Indigenous Mexicans a voice at one of the highest levels of government.

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Mexico's first elected Supreme Court faces critical test of independence

Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticism