Supreme Court Challenges President Fernández to Report Drug Trafficking Infiltration in the Judiciary

President Laura Fernández stated that organised crime has infiltrated 'to the marrow' in the Judiciary. The Supreme Court rejected the accusations and demands that she present formal complaints.

The President of the Republic, Laura Fernández, asserted last Wednesday that organised crime and drug trafficking have infiltrated the Judiciary. Her statements, made during a media event at the Presidency, provoked an immediate and unanimous response from the Supreme Court of Justice.

In her press conference on July 1, Fernández pointed out:

Organised crime and drug trafficking are infiltrating the Judiciary. We have already seen Celso Gamboa deported. Organised crime and drug trafficking are getting into the marrow of the Judiciary.

The president also mentioned discussions with the President of Congress, Orlando Aguirre, and the President of the Supreme Court, Patricia Solano, regarding compliance policies.

Response from the Full Court

In its session on Monday, the Full Court unanimously approved a statement categorically rejecting the president's claims. The text states that the institution has been the first to investigate and sanction any irregular actions detected.

The Court reminded that the Judiciary is composed of over 13,800 officials who work daily with commitment and adherence to the principles of justice administration. It also reiterated its policy of zero tolerance for corruption.

Demand for Concrete Complaints

The highest court urged President Fernández to present complaints to the relevant authorities, assuring that the corresponding investigation will be carried out. The Court emphasised that it will maintain constant vigilance to detect and sanction any irregular acts.

For citizens, this controversy highlights the tension between the branches of government on a sensitive issue like the fight against drug trafficking. The ball is now in the president's court: if she has evidence, she must present it; if not, the accusations remain unsubstantiated.

The next step could be the submission of formal complaints by the Executive, or another round of statements. For now, the Court has made it clear that it will not tolerate unfounded allegations that affect the credibility of the judicial system.