Attacks on Justice 2002: Mexico
Breaches in the constitutional structure for the separation of the judiciary from the executive, were among the problems of the judiciary during the period under review.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Brazil
The Brazilian judiciary confronted a myriad of difficulties, including failure to function expeditiously, lack of independence and corruption.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Venezuela
The judiciary remained in transition, with a process of reform under way. Appointments to the highest levels of the judiciary have been irregular and ninety per cent of the judges in Venezuela lack security of tenure.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Trinidad & Tobago
The judiciary acts confidently and independently. However, judicial independence is threatened through public attacks and non-provision of resources by the executive.
Attacks on Justice 2002: Peru
The collapse of the Government of Alberto Fujimori prompted the country to take steps towards the re-establishment of the rule of law, including the dismantling of the system that had allowed for the proliferation of untenured judges.
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