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In an important reversal within the Judiciary, the Supreme Court unanimously decided to dismiss the suspended minister. Angela Vivanco. The decision comes after the opening of a transfer file against him, due to his alleged involvement in events related to the influence of the appointment of the National Prosecutor and, above all anything, for his intervention in the appointment of ministers of the courts and the integration of rooms in coordination with the lawyer Luis Hermosilla, accused in the famous case of Audios.
The resolution, reported by the president of the High Court, Ricardo Blancorepresenting a small advance in the opinion of the National Federation of Access to Justice (Fenadaj). This entity, which brings together staff from the Judicial Support Agencies, appreciated the measure, but considered it the first step on a path that requires deep reform in the Branch Judicial, especially in its courts.
Marcelo Inostrozapresident Fenadaj, reference to the dismissal of Vivanco as “progress so that the Administration of Justice is free from any kind of pressure, lobbying or irregularities like the one we have seen in this situation. ” However, the director stressed that “there is still a lot to be done” and pointed out the need to ensure the transparency, professionalism and independence of the Judiciary in all its aspects.
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Inostroza also called to reform the system of creating courts throughout the country, to guarantee impartial justice and free from external pressures. According to the representative of the union, these changes are necessary to restore the confidence of citizens in a power that he considers essential for the operation of the rule of law.
For his part, the president of the Supreme Court, Ricardo Blanco, based the decision by saying that Vivanco, with his bad behavior, had a negative impact on the foundations of the rule of law. In addition, he emphasized that the former minister “has not been polite in the performance of his duties, affecting the principles of independence, impartiality, integrity and transparency that govern members of the judiciary. “
The dismissal of Ángela Vivanco marks an important moment for the Chilean judicial system, but the Access to Justice Federation warns that it is necessary to continue with reforms that ensure that justice is truly impartial. independent and transparent to all citizens of the country.
