President Sheinbaum slams Supreme Court's taxpayer-funded perks as wasteful
President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has stood by her criticism of the Supreme Court. On February 12, she spoke out against what she called wasteful spending by the court's justices. Her comments focused on public funds used for personal benefits. Sheinbaum Pardo listed several perks enjoyed by Supreme Court justices at taxpayer expense. These included allowances for mobile phones, clothing purchases, and other services. She argued that such spending should be open to public scrutiny. The president insisted she had every right to raise these concerns. According to her, discussing the use of public money is a matter of national interest. She did not specify how many justices currently hold office or whether any changes would follow her remarks. The president's statements have brought attention to the Supreme Court's budget practices. Her defence of the comments suggests the issue will remain part of public debate. No further details on potential reforms or responses from the court have been released.
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