The SCJN renews its institutional image and incorporates the baton of command into its emblem.

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) presented a new institutional image as part of a process that seeks to reflect multiculturalism, inclusion, and communal power in the administration of justice in Mexico. According to the Practical Guide to Institutional Identity , the redesign responds to the vision of a "New Court," with values ​​focused on justice, equity, diversity, respect, dignity, honesty, and dialogue .

The most significant change to the official emblem is the incorporation of the baton of command , an ancestral symbol that represents authority, legitimacy, and respect for indigenous peoples . This element joins the existing ones: the libertarian eagle, the scales, the olive branch, the bay leaf, the scroll, and the sword , forming a new visual ensemble that seeks to project a closer commitment to Mexican society.

The addition of the baton of command to the SCJN's coat of arms carries a strong cultural and political significance. Traditionally, this object has been awarded to community leaders and indigenous authorities as recognition of their role as guides and protectors of the people . Its integration into the Court's emblem seeks to convey the message that the Mexican judiciary recognizes and respects the country's cultural diversity .

In the words of the document, the Court is at a stage "supported by unprecedented democratic legitimacy, derived from the popular vote," and therefore the visual renovation is not only aesthetic, but also an act of institutional reaffirmation that seeks to include historically excluded sectors.

Although the innovation lies in the baton of command and the new color scheme , the SCJN decided to retain traditional symbols that have accompanied the institution for decades. Each of these elements retains a specific meaning:

• Libertarian eagle: represents national sovereignty and the defense of freedoms.
• Scale: universal symbol of justice and balance.
• Olive branch: emblem of peace.
• Bay leaf: triumph and dignity.
• Parchment: wisdom and knowledge of the laws.
• Sword: strength to enforce justice.

With the addition of the baton of command, the SCJN integrates an element that speaks to the country's cultural roots , reinforcing the idea that justice must serve all peoples and communities without distinction.

The Practical Guide to Institutional Identity explains that the image renewal seeks to "project multiculturalism and the inclusion of socially excluded sectors, through a social approach and with respect for the environment." This statement reflects the intention of building a Court that is closer to citizens and more aware of contemporary social challenges .

In this sense, the values ​​that will underpin the new identity are not limited to the symbolic aspect: the SCJN aims to disseminate a culture of protection, equity, and a human rights perspective in all its resolutions and public communications.

The redesign of the institutional image is also a communication strategy . By incorporating elements that represent inclusion and diversity, the Court seeks to strengthen its legitimacy in Mexican society , in a context where trust in institutions is a central issue.

The presence of the baton of command, in particular, could be interpreted as a gesture toward indigenous peoples , who have demanded greater representation in decision-making processes and recognition in the legal sphere for decades.

The renewal of the SCJN's institutional image is not simply a cosmetic change, but a declaration of principles. The integration of the baton of command into the official emblem symbolizes openness toward multiculturalism and social inclusion , without neglecting the historical elements that define the Court as a guarantor of justice.

In a country characterized by its cultural diversity, this gesture can become a bridge of trust between citizens and justice , as long as it is accompanied by concrete actions that support the values ​​​​now projected by its new identity.