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The National Security and Justice Commission of the Legislative Assembly issued a favorable opinion on the proposed law to create the Specialized Institute of Higher Education of the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), a new academic center that seeks to enhance the technical, scientific, and ethical training of prosecutorial personnel. The initiative must still be debated and voted on in a plenary session to become law.
The bill, presented by the Executive Branch, proposes the establishment of a public entity attached to the FGR, with technical and academic autonomy, its own assets, and legal personality. Its purpose will be to strengthen the training of prosecutors, investigators, and specialized personnel in the face of increasingly complex crimes, especially in areas such as criminalistics, forensic science, and legal analysis.
One of the institute’s main components will be the implementation of the first master’s program in criminal investigation in Central America and the Caribbean. According to Attorney General Rodolfo Delgado, the program will feature an innovative curriculum for the region and will be geared toward in-depth study of modern methodologies for investigating and managing criminal cases.
Delgado noted that, although the institution has had an internal training school for auxiliary agents since 2008, the creation of the institute will represent a qualitative leap forward in professional development. The goal is to consolidate a more robust academic model that promotes ethical values, a vocation for service, and technical rigor in the exercise of criminal prosecution.
According to what was presented to the legislators, the new entity will be able to offer programs at various levels, from specialization courses to postgraduate studies in disciplines related to legal and forensic sciences. Furthermore, it will promote applied research projects, develop new methodologies, and foster the production of academic publications.
The institute will also be authorized to establish partnerships with universities and national and international organizations, as well as certify professional competencies under recognized quality standards. The projection is that, in the medium term, it can become a regional leader in specialized training for public prosecutors, like experiences implemented in other Latin American countries.
The chairman of the legislative committee, Representative Caleb Navarro, endorsed the proposal, arguing that enhanced academic preparation for prosecutors will strengthen judicial processes and prevent technical weaknesses in investigations.
It was also noted that the training will include components related to public ethics, transparency, victim support, and the protection of vulnerable groups, with the aim of reinforcing public trust in the justice system.
After receiving a favorable opinion from the committee, the initiative will be added to the legislative agenda for discussion and potential approval by the full Assembly. If it obtains the necessary votes, the institute will become a key new component within the training structure of the Fiscalía General de la República.
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