Kennly Garza
Kennly Garza is the president of the Patronato Nacional de la Infancia (PANI) in Costa Rica, where she oversees the welfare of minors in vulnerable situations. Under her leadership, the PANI has reported an alarming increase in violence and aggressive behaviors among adolescents in residential shelters, prompting discussions about the system's ability to protect these youth.
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Recent news mentions
Kennly Garza, president of the Patronato Nacional de la Infancia, opened an investigation into Álvaro Ramos over a controversial video.
Editorial: Miedo en campaña electoral: expresar una opinión política dejó de ser seguro
Costa Rica· 2026-01-17
Kennly Garza is the executive president of PANI involved in a political investigation.
Extraña patología por el amoCosta Rica· 2025-12-25
Kennly Garza is involved in an investigation regarding a video of a candidate's daughter.
Más x Menos de Plaza América y mi dignidad vulneradaCosta Rica· 2025-12-23
Kennly Garza is criticized for intervening in a video where Álvaro Ramos' daughter speaks against Rodrigo Chaves.
13 diputados fustigaron a Rodrigo Chaves por presunto uso del PANI para afectar derechos de hija del candidato Álvaro RamosCosta Rica· 2025-12-18
Kennly Garza, the executive president of PANI, has made statements regarding the responsibilities of her institution in relation to juvenile delinquency.
Editorial: El dato que debería alarmarnos: uno de cada cuatro menores del PANI está en conflicto con la ley o en drogasCosta Rica· 2025-11-02
Kennly Garza explained that the five adolescents were part of a list of minors under the care of PANI with pending legal issues.
Buscan refugio y encuentran violencia: PANI ha interpuesto 70 denuncias por conductas violentas de niños y adolescentes en alberguesCosta Rica· 2025-10-26
