Judicial systems face increasing caseloads in Mexico and Spain

In Sinaloa, Mexico, the Alliance for Development and Competitiveness of Companies (ADECEM) has proposed implementing Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms within the Administrative Justice Tribunal. ADECEM President Julio César Silvas Inzunza stated that these mechanisms could prevent long, complicated trials and provide faster, more effective solutions for disputes between citizens and authorities, such as those involving fines, pensions, and contract breaches.

In Vigo, Spain, civil court judges are seeking ways to manage a significant surge in litigation. Due to an insufficient number of magistrates, judges held a sectoral meeting to discuss procedural measures, including creating a specific agenda for cases that do not require oral hearings. This would allow for a more orderly distribution of sentencing workloads. While new judicial positions are expected to be created in 2027 and 2028, local magistrates are currently seeking immediate organizational relief to handle the high volume of civil cases.