Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called her country's judicial election 'extraordinary,' despite turnout of less than 13%. Mexico becomes the first country on Earth to elect all its judges, from state level to the Supreme Court.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday defended a judicial election after a weekend marked by low voter turnout, confusion, and criticism.

Mexico’s judicial elections see just 13% turnout despite Sheinbaum’s ‘success’ claim Mexico's ambitious attempt to overhaul its judicial system through nationwide elections has met with a tepid response from voters.