The representatives of the Supreme Court of Justice of Costa Rica are more concerned with defending their unacceptable privileges than with performing impartially and morally the work for which they were appointed.
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Arguing that the Tax Reform approved in the first debate in the Congress imposes spending containment measures on the salaries of the Judiciary, the judges of the Supreme Court of Justice announced that they will oppose the reform if the points that affect the operation of the institutions of the Judiciary, in their opinion, are not abolished from it.
The Attorney General has denounced the existence of barriers that prevent white-collar crime and in particular corruption within the state from being pursued effectively.
The authorization from a judge for a case of public documents to be opened as part of an investigation, and the adoption of appeals even when the law states that they are not appropriate, are some of the legal obstacles that delay the processing of cases of white collar crime.
The ability of the executive and legislative powers to effectively lead their country's economy is seriously diminished by the excessive actions of the judicial branch, especially the Constitutional Courts.
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It is happening in Central America but it is a growing problem throughout Latin America. The legitimate concern to guarantee that all citizens fully exercise their rights under the very welcomed liberal democracy, has created a culture of acceptance of virtually all proceedings filed in courts against executive actions taken by the government, and also against laws which have been formally approved.
Key figures for each country: Budget, Expense per capita, Case resolution rate, Transparency, Number of judges and courtrooms and Perception of independence.
A society’s development is heavily based on its ability to peacefully, rapidly and impartially resolve conflicts through its judiciary system. This is why modern societies work hard to have strong and efficient systems, way beyond the rhetoric and formal division of powers.
Throughout the region, arbitration and conflict resolution laws recognize and reflect the fundamental principle of "judicial assistance."
Part 2 of the analysis by Álvaro Castellanos Howel in an article published in the blog section of Eleconomista.net insists on the idea that judges should be limited to serve as assistants in the processes of private arbitration.
The region already has rules for arbitration and other alternative methods for conflict resolution that are in line with international standards regarding arbitration.
The analysis of Álvaro Castellanos Howel in the article published in the Eleconomista.com Blogs section focuses on the need for the state judicial system to understand its role in assisting and working with arbitration and dispute resolution systems.
According tot he Latin Barometer Report, the perception by people is that is it is possible: 31% in El Salvador, 33% in Costa Rica, in Nicaragua 34%, Honduras 35%, Panama 41%, and Guatemala 44%.
According to surveys throughout Latin America, it is easier to bribe a police officer than a judge. 54% of Venezuelans and Argentinians say that a judge can be bribed. In Paraguay it is at 47%. Chile is the last on the list, at 18%.