Business leaders raise red flags on justice system and impunity

Panama’s  Chamber of Commerce  has sent the country a strong warning  about the fragility of the justice system and the continuing  culture of impunity”

“It is impossible to fight impunity that stimulates corruption in a country where the administration of justice seems to lack independence and the honesty of some officials is called into question, causing the lack of credibility among citizens,” said the business association  on  Sunday, September 29 in its weekly  commentary on

A key step is the election of magistrates to the Supreme Court  (CSJ) and  President Laurentino Cortizo, has the opportunity to choose magistrates who are independent, capable, and qualified.

“This is the great legacy that President Laurentino Cortizo can leave the country,” said the Chamber

And emphasized. that if justice is “enhanced”, the other national purposes of progress and well-being will be stimulated.