


Colombia: Despite challenges, constitutional court’s jurisprudence upholds the right to health of Venezuelans in Colombia
The ICJ launched today its latest report titled “Constitutional protection in practice: Venezuelan Nationals’ right to health in the Colombian Constitutional Court’s jurisprudence”. The report examines the Constitutional Court’s jurisprudence on the right to health of...
Bolivia: New Report Highlights Shortcomings and Challenges of Judicial Independence
Judicial election processes and reform efforts deeply flawed The ICJ, jointly with the Due Process Law Foundation and the Latin American Federation of Magistrates, today launched the report titled “Neither comprehensive judicial elections nor judicial...
Venezuela Presidential Election: International Organizations Call on Authorities to Guarantee Transparency
Nine signatory international organizations condemn the lack of transparency in the announced results of Venezuela’s July 28 presidential elections. This lack of clarity raises serious questions about the fairness and integrity of the election, leading to widespread...
EU: Comparative discussion on the right of judges to be independent
On 2 May 2024, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) held a meeting for EU lawyers to discuss the right of judges to independence, as established by the jurisprudence of the Inter-American system.

Peru: authorities must respect the rule of law amid the political crisis
Peruvian authorities in all three branches of government should strive to strengthen the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers in the wake of the political crisis that led to the arrest of former President Pedro Castillo yesterday after he tried to dissolve Congress, take control of the judiciary and declare a state of emergency, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today.