Former Attorney General Bernardo Saravia Frías expressed his concern over the appointment of two Supreme Court judges by decree from the Executive Branch. According to Saravia Frías, this measure goes against the principle of stability in judicial functions, which is crucial for guaranteeing judges' independence.
"This is because judges have stability in their functions, they remain in office as long as they conduct themselves well, and this is related to the independence of judges," he pointed out. In contrast, he emphasized that appointment by decree seeks to apply an exception to something that should be permanent, such as the almost perpetual duration of judges in their positions, which he described as a "grave error."
Saravia Frías highlighted the lack of consensus regarding the candidates proposed for the Supreme Court and warned about the implications of this situation. He labeled the appointment by decree as a legal "trick" and raised issues about the stability of these judges' functions if the Senate rejects their nominations, questioning the validity of their rulings in that scenario.
The former attorney stressed the seriousness of the situation, noting that this decision has ethical, political, and legal dimensions that could affect the economy and legal security of the country. According to him, the Constitution clearly establishes a procedure for the appointment of judges, which involves the participation of both political powers of the State, the Executive and the Senate, with the aim of ensuring a transparent and democratic process in the selection of magistrates.
