Constitutional Courts and the Defense of Democracy, Rights, and Liberties

The situation of human rights in Latin America has significantly worsened in recent years. In this adverse context, it has been the region’s Constitutional Courts that have taken a stand for democracy and the defense of rights and freedoms. Their decisions, often issued in the midst of strong pressures and threats, have been key to restraining
power, curbing the implementation of measures that restrict human rights, and removing obstacles to the fight against impunity and corruption.

Please note, this event will be held in Spanish.

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OPENING REMARKS

ESMERALDA AROSEMENA DE TROITIÑO

Commissioner, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and Former Justice, Supreme Court of Panama 

SPEAKERS

GLORIA PATRICIA PORRAS

Justice, Constitutional Court of Guatemala 

JOSÉ ANTONIO RIVERA

Former Justice, Constitutional Court of Bolivia

JAN-MICHAEL SIMON

Director for Latin America, Max Planck Institute

MODERATOR

URSULA INDACOCHEA

Senior Program Officer, Due Process of Law Foundation (@uindacochea)

 

Light refreshments will be served

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