# Santiago del Estero judicial system modernization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santiago-del-estero-judicial-system-modernization > Updated: 2026-09-24T17:38:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The judicial system in Santiago del Estero is undergoing efforts to improve accessibility and efficiency through institutional and technological reforms. Initially, the Superior Tribunal de Justicia signed a cooperation agreement with the provincial Ministry of Justice and Human Rights to strengthen Peace Courts (Justicia de Paz). This initiative, presented during the ‘Justicia Cerca’ event, focuses on professionalizing Peace Judges and enhancing community mediation to better serve rural and interior populations. Following these efforts to improve legal access, Governor Elías Suárez signed an agreement with the Federal Council of Investments (CFI) to modernize the judicial system via digital infrastructure. This phase of reform emphasizes the digitalization of legal files and the improvement of IT connectivity to ensure more agile and efficient judicial services. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Santiago del Estero Governor signs agreement to modernize judicial system Governor Elías Suárez signed an agreement with the CFI to modernize Santiago del Estero’s judicial system through digital transformation and improved technological infrastructure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santiago-del-estero-governor-signs-agreement-to-modernize-judicial-system ### 2026-09-12: Santiago del Estero strengthens Peace Courts to improve rural legal access Santiago del Estero is strengthening its Peace Courts through a new judicial agreement aimed at improving legal access and mediation services for rural and interior communities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santiago-del-estero-strengthens-peace-courts-to-improve-rural-legal-access --- Cite as: Santiago del Estero judicial system modernization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/santiago-del-estero-judicial-system-modernization