This article was originally published in the September 12, 2025 edition of Sin Embargo.
Mexico City. The new Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) will no longer have to obey the political and economic interests that previously imposed their views on the justices. Therefore, those who owe taxes will now pay them, Justice María Estela Ríos González indicated in an interview.
“What prevailed [before] was the defense of those interests. I even think that they acted that way due to their own motivations, their origins, and the close ties they had with those elite groups. Fortunately, that’s changing today. We no longer have to obey those interests,” Minister Ríos told Los Periodistas, a program on SinEmbargo Al Aire.
Minister Ríos indicated that we must all understand that the Court’s work is a collaborative effort: “This transformation will not only be the work of the new Judiciary and the new Supreme Court, but of everyone. And we must all be attentive to what the Supreme Court is doing.”
“If it suddenly seems like things are going astray, it’s important to call attention to them. That’s what I think is very important, because now we’re subject to public scrutiny, from the most trivial to the most important. And it’s good that it’s that way,” she added.
The Minister noted that this breaks with the elitist idea that only a select few should be chosen and that only a select few can resolve issues. “I believe that we can and should all participate in solving our country’s problems and that we are capable of doing so.”
“I think that elitist and conservative vision will be present; I don’t think they’ll abandon that vision. However, with the facts, we’ll show that no matter where we come from, no matter what our experience is, we’re going to do it right,” she said.
When asked whether the justices will be subdued by outside interests, Justice María Estela Ríos González recalled that this new composition of the country’s highest court has the support of the people. “That’s why I say, this isn’t just a job for the Supreme Court of Justice; it’s everyone’s job. Why? It gives me confidence to know that I have the support of the people, and that will make it difficult to fall prey to undue pressure. Because the people will be there supporting us in what we do well, and in what we do wrong, they will also be calling us out.”
“I do want to say that, personally, and I believe my colleagues will also be willing to listen to everyone, to all those who have an interest in making their voice heard before the ministers, who may be from major political interests, major economic interests, or the social interests of the people, because that is our duty. But in my judgment, we will resolve matters fairly and with the sense that we will be supported, and are supported, by the popular vote,” she shared.
Regarding the multi-million-dollar debt owed by Ricardo Salinas Pliego, who is currently in a dispute with the Court over tax credits totaling 35 billion pesos, out of a total debt of 74 billion pesos pending before the courts, Minister Ríos stated that a matter of this nature, or any other fiscal matter, will be examined very carefully.
“We will be very careful, adhering to the rules that apply to the tax system, and if at any point someone is exempt from the obligation to pay, we will decide that way. But if they have to pay, we will also decide that way for a simple reason. Note that our Constitution establishes many rights, but Article 31, Section 4, establishes an obligation for all inhabitants of this country, which is to contribute to the treasury,” she noted.
The Minister pointed out that we are all obligated to pay taxes, “so it would be very unfair if, for example, workers who are captive taxpayers because they deduct taxes from their paychecks are paying, while large individuals or large companies don’t.”
“All this money is used precisely to support the services the State is obligated to provide in compliance with and respect for fundamental human rights established in our Constitution.”
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