As the election approaches, all eyes are on the citizens of Mexico to see if they support this unprecedented reform and candidates like Silvia Delgado.
**El Chapo's Former Lawyer Runs for Judge Amid Controversy**
**El Chapo's Former Lawyer Runs for Judge Amid Controversy**
Silvia Delgado, the defense attorney for notorious drug lord El Chapo, is seeking public office as Mexico prepares for a historic election to select its judiciary.
In a remarkable twist, Silvia Delgado, previously the defense attorney for infamous drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, is campaigning for the position of penal judge in Mexico's groundbreaking election, where citizens will elect their judiciary directly. Delgado, who hands out campaign flyers in Ciudad Juárez, has faced backlash due to her association with the Sinaloa Cartel, yet argues that her role as a lawyer should not disqualify her. As part of a critical judicial reform, she is one of over 7,500 candidates, including those on a "high risk list" compiled by a transparency organization. Despite concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the politicization of the justice system, Delgado is determined to gain public support for her candidacy. The election not only presents challenges for candidates like her but could also reshape the judiciary's legitimacy in Mexico.
As the election approaches, all eyes are on the citizens of Mexico to see if they support this unprecedented reform and candidates like Silvia Delgado.
