Loretta Ortiz Alhf

Loretta Ortiz Alhf is a prominent Mexican jurist and the current Minister of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN). Known for her advocacy for gender equality and social justice, she recently announced that the new ministers of the SCJN would wear the traditional judicial toga, signifying a commitment to the rule of law and judicial integrity. Ortiz Alhf is also recognized for promoting inclusivity, as the new court features a gender-balanced composition with five women and four men. Her leadership aims to make the Supreme Court more accessible and responsive to the public by adopting an itinerant model, similar to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.