Javier Raúl Marquínez

Javier Raúl Marquínez is the director of the Dirección General de Contrataciones Públicas (DGCP) in Panama. He is responsible for overseeing public contracting processes and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Recently, Marquínez authorized the rental of a bulletproof Cadillac SUV for María Eugenia López Arias, the president of the Supreme Court, despite previous rejections of similar requests, citing the need for enhanced security following an incident involving the magistrate.