💨 Abstract

Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, an indigenous lawyer from Oaxaca, leads the vote count to head Mexico's Supreme Court with over 5.3 million votes (5.2% of the total). With 92% of votes counted and 12.3% participation, he surpasses Lenia Batres by 3 percentage points. President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated the potential historic representation. Aguilar Ortiz, backed by Sheinbaum, has dedicated his career to advocating for indigenous rights.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff