Tensions in the New Mexico Judiciary: Hugo Campos is poised to replace Salinas.

The race for the presidency of Nuevo León's judiciary has begun. Judge Hugo Campos Garza is accelerating his search for consensus to succeed Arturo Salinas, who will step down next month, in a key move to rebalance power in the state.

While the political spotlight often focuses on the executive and legislative branches, a crucial battle for control of one of Nuevo León's most important institutions is being waged in the halls of the judiciary. Next month, Arturo Salinas Garza will conclude his term as president of the Superior Court of Justice and the Judicial Council, opening a vacancy that is critical to the future of justice administration and political balance in the state.

In this context, Judge Hugo Campos Garza has emerged as one of the leading candidates, and according to internal sources, he has stepped up his efforts to build the necessary consensus among his peers to secure his position.

The presidency of the Judiciary is not merely an administrative position. Those who hold it have a decisive influence on:

• The judicial agenda: Defines the priorities and direction of the courts in the state.
• The budget: Manages the resources of one of the three branches of government.
• Appointments: Plays a key role in the appointment of judges and other judicial officials.
• Relationship with other powers: It is the main interlocutor of the Judicial Branch with the Governor and the State Congress.

For these reasons, the election of the new president is being closely followed by all political actors in Nuevo León, from the state government to opposition parties and business groups.

Arturo Salinas's successor will face a complex situation. He will have to continue efforts to modernize the justice system, address the backlog of cases, and, above all, maintain the independence and credibility of the judiciary in an often polarized political environment.

"Hugo Campos is accelerating consensus to become the next head of the Judiciary. Arturo Salinas will step down next month. A key position," reports La Política Online, highlighting the early timing of the move.

The election will be held by a vote of the justices who make up the Full Court of the Superior Court of Justice. Negotiations and lobbying are expected to intensify in the coming weeks. Their decision will not only define the leadership of the judiciary for the coming years, but will also send a strong message about the direction and autonomy of the justice system in Nuevo León.