César Pereira Burgos
César Pereira Burgos was a former magistrate of the Supreme Court of Panama, known for his involvement in controversial legal decisions during his tenure. His actions, particularly regarding a case involving former President Ernesto Pérez Balladares, drew scrutiny and led to a significant lawsuit against the newspaper La Prensa for publishing investigative reports about his dealings. Pereira Burgos passed away in 2007, but the legal battle initiated by his succession continued for many years, raising important questions about freedom of expression in Panama.
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César Pereira Burgos has also served as president of the Supreme Court in the past.
Las apariciones públicas de la presidenta de la Corte reavivan dudas sobre la independencia judicial
Panama· 2025-12-01
César Pereira Burgos was the deceased ex-magistrate whose estate filed a lawsuit against La Prensa for $25 million.
Exmagistrado pierde reclamo de $25 millones contra el periódico ‘La Prensa’ de Panamá
Costa Rica· 2025-05-21
César Pereira Burgos is the deceased former magistrate whose succession presented a demand against La Prensa.
SIP celebra decisión de la Corte que favorece a ‘La Prensa’ y defiende el derecho a informarPanama· 2025-05-20César Pereira Burgos was a magistrate of the Supreme Court of Justice involved in a legal case against Corporación La Prensa, S.A.
Un precedente para la libertad de expresión en PanamáPanama· 2025-05-18
