National Council of the Judiciary will define the future of the vacancies in the Supreme Court
The selection process to fill six vacancies in the Supreme Court of Justice is advancing steadily. Deputy Tobías Crespo, a member of the National Council of the Magistracy (CNM), confirmed that the body is preparing to address the stage of objections against the candidates on September 29th.
During a recent intervention, Crespo detailed that the work schedule is being developed as planned, ensuring that every question presented by the citizenry will be evaluated with the rigor required by current legal regulations.
On the 29th, we have a meeting to analyze the objections and decide on them.
Tobías Crespo, member of the CNM
Selection schedule and public hearings
After passing the file review phase, where 88 applicants were preselected, the CNM is heading towards public hearings. The deputy pointed out the key milestones for the conclusion of the process:
- October 5: Tentative start of public hearings, which will extend into exhaustive eight-hour sessions.
- October 23: Scheduled date for the final selection of the new magistrates.
- October 26: Protocol ceremony for the swearing-in of the selected members.
Crespo emphasized the importance of this work, describing it as one of the most significant distinctions for a legislator, given that the CNM has the constitutional responsibility of appointing judges to the country’s high courts.
Proposals for the 2027 Budget and road safety
Beyond his functions in the CNM, the legislator took advantage of the space to present his vision regarding the priorities that the General State Budget for 2027 should contemplate. According to his perspective, the focus should be centered on fundamental pillars for national development:
- Citizen security and health.
- Efficient transport and road safety.
- Increase in capital investment and public works.
The deputy placed special emphasis on the traffic crisis, advocating for greater oversight and the implementation of a comprehensive road safety education program. His proposal seeks to make knowledge of traffic regulations an essential part of academic training, from early childhood education to the secondary level, to positively impact the behavior of drivers and pedestrians.
