The beginning of the appointment process
two new judges of the Supreme Court of Justice
,
two key positions for which the
Government nominated federal judge Ariel Lijo and professor Manuel García Mansilla,
caused
alerts in the business sector
regarding the suitability, integrity and honesty of those promoted to occupy those positions. positions.
This was stated in two statements released this Monday by
IDEA and Amcham
, important entities in the business sector that raised a series of central requirements and conditions to be taken into account before defining the new judges.
From IDEA, for example, they maintained that "the Supreme Court, as the head of the Judicial Branch and ultimate interpreter of our National Constitution, plays an essential role in
strengthening the institutional quality
of our country."
And they added that this "is a necessary and indispensable condition to generate the trust that makes it possible to attract investments for growth and the consequent generation of more jobs."
Furthermore, they stressed that "for the faithful fulfillment of such a very important function, we consider that the Supreme Court must be made up of
people of unquestionable honesty, suitability, track record, impartiality
and, likewise, who enjoy
broad and undisputed recognition and appreciation
in the eyes of the public." public".
And in a key paragraph of the text, they consider that
women should be the ones who "have priority to fill the vacancy generated by the retirement of Dr. Elena Highton de Nolasco
. "
In that sense, the allusion is direct to the applications made by Javier Milei's administration of two men, Lijo and García-Mansilla, to fill Highton's vacancy and the one that will be vacated by Juan Carlos Maqueda in December, when he turns 75. .
Along these lines, they add: "We invite the Executive Branch and the members of the National Congress to strengthen confidence in the Judicial Branch, through the
incorporation of members who have the aforementioned characteristics, as an essential requirement
for the full development of the Argentinian republic".
From Amcham, meanwhile, a letter was titled with the request for
"a Court with officials committed to Justice and equity
. "
And from there it is added: "In a context where justice and transparency are fundamental for the well-being of a Nation, we express our
concern and expectations regarding the appointment
of the new members of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation" .
After this, they comment: "We understand that this process is crucial to guarantee a fair and equitable judicial system that responds to the needs of a society in crisis."
And it is added: "It is
imperative
that the new members of the Supreme Court are
upright and honest officials
, committed to impartial compliance with the law and the defense of the fundamental rights of all citizens."
The United States Chamber of Commerce in Argentina also highlights the need for women to be appointed
to a Court that currently has four male members.
"It is essential that the equal representation of men and women in the Supreme Court be promoted. Gender diversity not only enriches the judicial debate, but also reflects the plurality of society and promotes equal opportunities in all areas of Power Judicial," the entity noted.
In addition, they addressed a direct request to the Milei government: "We ask the responsible authorities to carry out
a rigorous selection process, which guarantees the appointment of officials committed to justice and equity
. Confidence in the judicial system is essential for create a favorable business climate, which allows attracting investments, encourages innovation, competition, productive development and allows Argentina to become a viable country."