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Straits Times
7 hours ago
- General
- Straits Times
Indigenous lawyer leads race to head Mexico's Supreme Court
Indigenous lawyer and Human Rights defender, Hugo Aguilar, delivers a speech during a rally in support of his candidacy as Justice of Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN), ahead of the judicial and magistrate election, in San Agustin Tlacotepec, Oaxaca state, Mexico May 28, 2025. REUTERS/Jorge Luis Plata MEXICO CITY - Indigenous rights defender Hugo Aguilar is leading in the race to head Mexico's highest court following the country's first popular election to appoint judges and magistrates, according to electoral authority data released on Tuesday. With 90% of votes counted from Sunday's election, Aguilar had some 5.15 million votes, or 5.22% of the total. Lenia Batres, a close ally of the ruling Morena party, was behind him at 4.89 million votes, or 4.96%. Most of the Supreme Court's nine positions are poised to be filled by people linked to Morena, electoral data showed. Over 3,000 candidates stood for judicial posts nationwide. President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated Aguilar's lead, saying the court had not had an Indigenous leader since Benito Juarez, a Zapotec who led the court during the mid-19th century before becoming Mexico's first Indigenous president. "He is a very recognized lawyer, he has the credentials to join the court," Sheinbaum told a press conference. "This is the goal: equal access to justice for all Mexicans. How would this have happened under the previous process?" Asked about the success of candidates close to her party, she cited opposition boycotts of the vote. "How can they complain if they decided not to participate?" she said. Aguilar, a Mixtec lawyer from the southern state of Oaxaca, is currently lead rights coordinator for the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI), having been appointed in 2018 by former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. He studied constitutional law and has worked in various government offices as a coordinator and adviser for Indigenous rights, as well as land and agrarian affairs. Voting on Sunday for some 2,600 judges and magistrates attracted an estimated 13% turnout. Critics denounced the process as too complex and said the vote could undermine the independence of the country's judicial system. Speaking at a campaign event in his hometown of San Agustin Tlacotepec late last month, Aguilar said although the reform was controversial, Indigenous groups saw it as a historic opportunity for representation. "The court has traditionally had private and financial sector jurists," Aguilar said. "We haven't had a labor lawyer who addresses workers' rights, an agrarian lawyer who addresses rural rights, or who understands this part of the population." "The rights of the most vulnerable sectors of this country should matter," he added. Aguilar, who said that if elected to the court he would wear Indigenous dress, has vowed to prioritize the collective decision-making rights of Indigenous communities. Indigenous groups are allowed to apply their own traditions within the bounds of Mexican law, but conflicts have arisen over issues such as child marriage and ancestral land rights that clash with mining or infrastructure projects. Some 23 million Mexicans - around 19% - consider themselves Indigenous, according to a 2020 census. However, they face disproportionate poverty and low political representation. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Indigenous lawyer Aguilar leads race to head Mexico's Supreme Court
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Indigenous rights defender Hugo Aguilar is leading in the race to head Mexico's highest court following the country's first popular election to appoint judges and magistrates, according to electoral authority data on Tuesday. With 87% of votes counted from Sunday's election, Aguilar had some 4.94 million votes - 5.2% of the total. Lenia Batres, who is close to the ruling Morena party, was behind him at 4.69 million votes, or 4.9%. President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated Aguilar's lead in the vote count, saying the court had not had an Indigenous leader since Benito Juarez, a Zapotec Oaxacan who led the court during the mid-19th century before becoming Mexico's first Indigenous president. "He is a very recognized lawyer, he has the credentials to join the court," she told a press conference. "This is the goal: equal access to justice for all Mexicans. How would this have happened under the previous process?" Aguilar, a Mixtec lawyer from the southern state of Oaxaca, is currently lead rights coordinator for the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI), having been appointed in 2018 by former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. He studied constitutional law and has worked in various government offices as a coordinator and advisor for Indigenous rights, as well as land and agrarian affairs. Voting on Sunday, for some 2,600 judges and magistrates, attracted an estimated 13% turnout. Critics denounced the process as too complex and said the vote could undermine the independence of the country's judicial system.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
The National Guard Is Deploying In Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Guard is deploying in Albuquerque, aiming to help tackle the city's crime problem by freeing up more police officers. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared an emergency through an Executive Order in April, after receiving a letter from Albuquerque's Police Chief, who requested additional resources to combat what he described as a crime problem that 'continues to be an emergency' in the city. APD says integrating Guardsmen and women will allow officers to be more present in high-crime areas, particularly along Central Avenue. But how will this work? What will the National Guard be doing or not doing? Maj. Gen. Miguel Aguilar, the Adjutant General overseeing New Mexico's National Guard, joins Chris and Gabby to explain everything you need to know. 'We're not a threat to anyone's civil liberties. We're New Mexicans,' explained Maj. Gen. Aguilar. 'I even checked how many people are like traditional New Mexicans on this mission – the vast majority. And we've always been the type of people who want to help a problem, and this is the opportunity we've been afforded,' he added. Listen to the full discussion above to hear what the National Guard will be focused on locally over the next several months. Maj. Gen. Augilar said that in talking with officers, they agree that a longer-term operation is needed to measure any real change. 'Thirty-day operations are effective in making arrests, garnering stats, and having temporary change, but it's gotta be longer-term,' said Maj. Gen. Aguilar. '[So] that we can't get waited out.' Stay informed with the latest news by subscribing to the New Mexico News Insiders podcast wherever you listen. Download new episodes of the New Mexico News Insiders every Tuesday, starting around 5:30 a.m., Mountain time. Episodes are available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, among others. You can also watch our podcasts in video form, both on-air and online. Tune in to an abbreviated version of the New Mexico News Insiders podcast on broadcast television every Wednesday at 10:35 p.m. on Fox New Mexico. Full video episodes are posted on KRQE's YouTube page at Having trouble finding the show? Try searching your favorite podcast player with the term 'KRQE' or 'New Mexico News Insiders' (without the quotes). You can also use the links above to find the podcast on each service or listen to the audio player at the top of this post. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion for who should be interviewed on the podcast, let us know! Email your hosts at or Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar ranked as No. 50 college football player in 2025
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar ranked as No. 50 college football player in 2025 Tennessee will kick off its 2025 football season Aug. 30 against Syracuse. The season opener is slated for noon EDT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. ABC will televise the 2025 Aflac Kickoff Game. Ahead of the upcoming campaign, College Wire's lead writers were polled to determine the top 50 players in college football ahead of the season. Tennessee transfer quarterback Joey Aguilar ranks as the No. 50 player for the 2025 college football season. He transferred to UCLA after the 2024 season from Appalachian State. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound quarterback played at Appalachian State from 2023-24 after transferring from Diablo Valley Community College. More: 2025 Tennessee football post-spring game-by-game predictions Aguilar appeared in 25 games, including 24 starts, at Appalachian State. He completed 511-of-850 passing attempts for 6,760 yards, 56 touchdowns and 24 interceptions, while totaling 456 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 140 attempts. Aguilar recorded at least 200 passing yards in all 24 starts with the Mountaineers. He had four passing touchdowns in four different contests, and 22 touchdown passes were either to tie a game or give his team a lead. Aguilar earned 2023 Cure Bowl MVP and Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year honors. At Diablo Valley Community College from 2021-22, he totaled 2,992 passing yards and 21 touchdowns. PHOTOS: Tennessee starting quarterbacks through the years Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Filipino Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
OPM icon Freddie Aguilar dies at 72 due to multiple organ failure
Filipino music legend Freddie Aguilar has passed away at the age of 72 due to multiple organ failure. The news was confirmed by his former partner, Josephine Quiepo, in a message relayed by host Boy Abunda on 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.' 'Pumanaw na po ang OPM icon na si Freddie Aguilar sa edad na 72. Kinumpirma po ito sa amin ng kaniyang ex-partner at ina ni Maegan Aguilar na si Josephine,' Abunda said. He added that Aguilar died Monday night at the Philippine Heart Center. Aguilar's wife, Jovie Albao, had previously posted updates from the hospital and expressed gratitude to those who offered prayers and concern for the singer's condition. Freddie Aguilar is survived by his wife Jovie and his four children from a previous marriage: Maegan, Jonan, Isabella, and Jeriko. A towering figure in Original Pilipino Music (OPM), Aguilar is best remembered for his song 'Anak,' which gained international recognition and was translated into several languages. His other notable works include 'Bulag, Pipi At Bingi,' 'Mindanao,' 'Katarungan,' and 'Magdalena.'
