Judicial systems in the Americas implement reforms and address backlogs

Various judicial systems in the Americas are undergoing significant structural and operational changes. In the Dominican Republic, the Judicial Council has digitalized its courts and reduced the real estate registry backlog from approximately 28,000 to 11,600 files, cutting response times from 26 to under 10 days.

In Bolivia, President Rodrigo Paz has announced plans for a major judicial reform starting in January, aimed at strengthening administration through technology, meritocracy, and improved infrastructure. Meanwhile, in Tamaulipas, Mexico, the judiciary is addressing historical backlogs. The State Prosecutor's Office is working to resolve accumulated arrest warrants, citing personnel shortages and technical difficulties, while the Penal Collegiate Chamber has successfully cleared nearly 190 long-standing criminal files.

In Costa Rica, the Judicial Power is preparing to challenge the National Budget Law in the Constitutional Chamber. The institution is contesting regulations that would condition the availability of approximately 29.8 billion colones for its 2027 budget on several legislative and administrative requirements.