Ana Eugenia Romero
Costa RicapoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ana Eugenia Romero is the executive director of the Poder Judicial in Costa Rica. She has been at the forefront of discussions regarding budget allocations and staffing needs within the judicial system, particularly in light of a significant deficit in personnel. Recently, she confirmed that the institution did not include new positions in its budget due to a lack of funds from the Ministry of Finance, highlighting the challenges faced by the judicial sector amid rising crime rates and public safety concerns.
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Ana Eugenia Romero, executive director of the Judiciary, explained the reasons behind the decision to resort to this figure.
Poder Judicial recurre a fideicomiso de ¢37.600 millones para enfrentar rezago en infraestructura y bajar presión por alquileresCosta Rica· 2026-08-10
Ana Eugenia Romero is the executive director of the Poder Judicial who commented on the critical situation due to budget cuts.
Ministerio de Hacienda pone en peligro los allanamientos del OIJ, denuncia el Poder JudicialCosta Rica· 2026-07-21
Ana Eugenia Romero is the executive director of the Judicial Power who discussed the impact of budget reductions on justice access.
Poder Judicial identifica los servicios más afectados por eventual recorte de ¢26.549 millonesCosta Rica· 2026-07-12
Ana Eugenia Romero explained the intended allocation of frozen funds for the creation of new positions and resources.
Bloqueo presupuestario de Hacienda impide apertura de sedes del OIJ en regiones clave para lucha contra el crimenCosta Rica· 2026-07-07
Ana Eugenia Romero indicated that the agreed amount represents the viable limit for the budget.
Recorte propuesto por Rodrigo Chaves al Poder Judicial necesitaría de 38 votos para su aprobaciónCosta Rica· 2026-07-06
Ana Eugenia Romero is the executive director of the Judicial Power who explained the need for budget allocation.
Hacienda reitera que no girará dinero para plazas en OIJ y Fiscalía; rechaza propuesta alternativa del Poder JudicialCosta Rica· 2025-09-13
Ana Eugenia Romero confirmed that the institution did not include the positions because the Ministry of Finance never allocated the necessary resources.
Fiscales a cargo de violencia contra mujeres manejan una cifra irracional de expedientesCosta Rica· 2025-08-31Ana Eugenia Romero is the Executive Director of the Judiciary who confirmed the lack of resources for new positions.
Gobierno decide no entregar recursos para abrir más plazas en OIJ y Fiscalía; así se lo comunicó a la CorteCosta Rica· 2025-08-21
