Supreme Court Leaves 24 Key Cases Unresolved in Quintana Roo

Quintana Roo, Mexico — The current Plenary of Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN), which has begun its final recess period, has left unresolved 24 cases directly impacting Quintana Roo. Among the most prominent are requests for facultad de atracción (jurisdictional authority), seeking to transfer cases from Collegiate Circuit Courts in Cancún to the Supreme Court justices for resolution.

Unresolved Jurisdictional Requests

Thirteen of the pending cases involve jurisdictional transfer petitions filed by Quintana Roo residents. The most recent request, dated July 2, stems from an amparo directo en revisión (constitutional appeal) 466/2024, filed with the First Collegiate Circuit Court of Cancún. The case concerns a challenge against the alleged illegal eviction of commercial properties in Playa del Carmen.

According to the Supreme Court’s case tracking system, as of the last working day of July—Tuesday, July 15—five unconstitutionality actions remain unresolved. These were filed by the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) against legislative reforms enacted by the Quintana Roo State Congress.

Among these, Action of Unconstitutionality 40/2025 stands out, challenging amendments to Isla Mujeres’ Tax Law. The CNDH argues that the reforms fail to ensure tax parity in public lighting fees.

Additional Pending Matters

Two jurisdictional conflicts between federal courts in Quintana Roo and Yucatán also await resolution. The Supreme Court must determine which judicial body holds authority over these cases.

Additionally, three intervention requests seek the transfer of inmates from prisons in Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Nayarit back to Quintana Roo facilities, closer to their families.

A separate case involves a petition for recognition of innocence in an appeal filed with the Cancún Collegiate Appeals Court. The petitioner, convicted of kidnapping, seeks exoneration.

Transition to New Court Leadership

The current Supreme Court Plenary entered its final recess period on July 15, concluding the First Ordinary Session under outgoing Chief Justice Norma Lucía Piña Hernández. Justice Piña Hernández has scheduled the next session for August 4 to address remaining cases, though the Quintana Roo matters are not listed among the priorities.

These unresolved cases will be handed over to the incoming Plenary, led by newly elected Chief Justice Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, who will assume judicial duties on September 1.