{"id":92940,"date":"2024-10-01T12:04:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twi.btq.mybluehost.me\/?post_type=comunicado-de-prensa&p=92940"},"modified":"2024-10-01T12:04:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:04:18","slug":"costa-rica-organizations-call-for-respect-for-the-independence-of-the-judicial-power","status":"publish","type":"comunicado-de-prensa","link":"https:\/\/cejil.org\/en\/press-releases\/costa-rica-organizations-call-for-respect-for-the-independence-of-the-judicial-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica: Organizations call for respect for the independence of the Judicial Power"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Jos\u00e9, October 01, 2024<\/strong>. The undersigned organizations express their deep concern at the attacks on the independence of the Judiciary by the Executive Branch in the context of the investigation undertaken by the Attorney General’s Office for the \u201cBarrenador case\u201d and make an urgent call for the respect of the division of powers and the protection of the fundamental democratic principles enshrined in Article 9 of the Constitution.<\/p>\n

The principle of judicial independence is contemplated in Article 8.1 of the American Convention on Human Rights and constitutes one of the basic pillars of the democratic system, for which the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) has recalled on numerous occasions the obligation of the States to guarantee the autonomy of the Judiciary and avoid undue interference by other public or factual powers.<\/p>\n

The reaction of the Executive Branch to the investigation of a possible case of corruption encourages political violence and social polarization, erodes confidence in public institutions and jeopardizes peaceful coexistence.\u00a0 If the Executive Branch considers that the judicial instances have acted in an irregular manner, it should file the respective complaint to be investigated through the legal mechanisms provided for in the legal system.<\/p>\n

In Central America we observe worrisome setbacks in the guarantee of judicial independence, starting this cycle with the narrative delegitimization and persecution of justice operators -prosecutors and judges- who investigate and judge possible corruption cases. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has pointed out that \u201cthe greatest current danger for democracies in the region is not an abrupt breakdown of constitutional order, but a gradual erosion of democratic safeguards that can lead to an authoritarian regime, even if it is elected through popular elections\u201d.<\/p>\n

It is crucial that political and social actors assume their responsibility by leaving aside polarizing rhetoric and promote an environment of respect among public authorities and a constructive dialogue that allows progress in the country’s development goals.<\/p>\n

We urge the population to actively monitor and defend the independence of their institutions, understanding that a robust, impartial and pressure-free Judiciary is essential for the effective protection of their rights. The undersigned organizations reiterate their commitment to the defense of judicial independence and prosecutorial autonomy as a cornerstone of democracy.<\/p>\n

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  1. Asociaci\u00f3n Americana de Juristas<\/li>\n
  2. Asociaci\u00f3n Costarricense de la Judicatura ACOJUD<\/li>\n
  3. Asociaci\u00f3n Nacional de Empleados Judiciales (Anejud)<\/li>\n
  4. Asociaci\u00f3n Nacional de Profesionales del Poder Judicial (ANPROJUD)<\/li>\n
  5. Asociaci\u00f3n de Psic\u00f3logos Judiciales APSIPJUD<\/li>\n
  6. Asociaci\u00f3n Feminista La Corriente<\/li>\n
  7. Asociaci\u00f3n MANU<\/li>\n
  8. Asociaci\u00f3n Sindical Costarricense de Trabajadores de Telecomunicaciones y Electricidad ACOTEL<\/li>\n
  9. Asociaci\u00f3n para el Desarrollo de la Cultura y el Ambiente<\/li>\n
  10. Asociaci\u00f3n Agroindustrial del Caribe Sur<\/li>\n
  11. Asociaci\u00f3n Nacional de T\u00e9cnicos y Trabajadores de la Energ\u00eda y las Comunicaciones ANTTEC<\/li>\n
  12. C\u00e1tedra de Centroam\u00e9rica de la Universidad de Costa Rica<\/li>\n
  13. Centro por la Justicia y el Derecho Internacional CEJIL<\/li>\n
  14. Costa Rica \u00cdntegra CRI<\/li>\n
  15. Centr\u00f3 Feminista de Informaci\u00f3n y Acci\u00f3n , CEFEMINA<\/li>\n
  16. Colectiva por el Derecho a Decidir<\/li>\n
  17. Colectiva Profesionales para la Ciudadan\u00eda<\/li>\n
  18. Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales de Costa Rica<\/li>\n
  19. Centr\u00f3 Feminista de Informaci\u00f3n y Acci\u00f3n , CEFEMINA<\/li>\n
  20. Colectiva por el Derecho a Decidir<\/li>\n
  21. Comisi\u00f3n de Crimen Organizado y Seguridad del Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas<\/li>\n
  22. Colegio de abogados y abogadas de Costa Rica<\/li>\n
  23. Cooperativa Sul\u00e1 Bats\u00fa<\/li>\n
  24. Defensa de Ni\u00f1as y Ni\u00f1os – Internacional, DNI Costa Rica<\/li>\n
  25. Decanato, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Costa Rica<\/li>\n
  26. Federaci\u00f3n Latinoamericana de Fiscales<\/li>\n
  27. Federaci\u00f3n Latinoamericana de Magistrados (FLAM)<\/li>\n
  28. Feministas Picos Rojos CR<\/li>\n
  29. Frente Ecologista de Cipreses<\/li>\n
  30. Frente Nacional por la Seguridad Social FRENASS<\/li>\n
  31. Foro por los Derecha de las Personas con Discapacidad<\/li>\n
  32. Instituto Victimolog\u00eda de Costa Rica<\/li>\n
  33. Madre Tierra por el desarrollo sostenible y sustentable<\/li>\n
  34. Mesa Nacional de Di\u00e1logo<\/li>\n
  35. Movimiento Unidos por la CCSS<\/li>\n
  36. Movimiento social por una respuesta integral al VIH<\/li>\n
  37. Movimiento Cahuita Unida<\/li>\n
  38. Organizaci\u00f3n Interseccional pro Derechos Humanos Costa Rica<\/li>\n
  39. Observatorio Medios de Comunicaci\u00f3n y g\u00e9nero GEMA<\/li>\n
  40. Plataforma de incidencia comunitaria para el VIH<\/li>\n
  41. Plataforma de Organizaciones Basadas en la Fe OBF Costa Rica\/OBF Regional\/<\/li>\n
  42. Sindicato de trabajadores de la salud STRAS<\/li>\n
  43. Sindicato de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras del Poder Judicial<\/li>\n
  44. SINAREDES<\/li>\n
  45. Unidos por el agua<\/li>\n
  46. Unidos por la CCSS<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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