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5mo ago

Mexico’s Supreme Court Drops Use of Armored SUVs, Begins Return or Reassignment

Facing public scrutiny after a Segob inquiry, Chief Justice Hugo Aguilar describes the purchase as technically justified, with the units slated for desincorporation under the Court’s austerity drive.

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La Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo mostró los beneficios que tenían las y los antiguos ministros de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación (SCJN). Foto: Galo Cañas, Cuartoscuro
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Overview

  • The Court’s plenary said the nine armored Jeep Grand Cherokee will not be used and ordered procedures to return them or assign them to judges facing higher risk.
  • Hugo Aguilar defended the acquisition as a response to a deteriorated, out‑of‑spec fleet and road‑safety concerns, noting no specific threats against ministers.
  • The Judicial Administration Office says a shift from leasing to buying 571 vehicles cost 252 million pesos and is projected to save about 1,098 million pesos from 2026 to 2028.
  • Procurement transparency remains outstanding, with the CASOD record citing 25.65 million pesos in total for the nine units—about 2.85 million pesos each with VAT—while full contracts are not yet public.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified the federal government did not make the purchase and said she supports the Court’s decision as administrative steps to return, reassign or sell the units proceed.