Explore this section and become familiar with the regulations related to whistleblowing channels or any other aspects related to fraud or corruption prevention established in each country.
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In Central America, laws and regulations have been enacted to empower and protect those who fight against corruption and irregularities. Below, we explore some of the legal pathways established to protect whistleblowers in this region:
he Law of Probity and Responsibility of Public Officials and Employees (Decree No. 89-2002) provides a solid legal foundation for those challenging corruption and crimes, offering protection and security.
Whistleblower protection is provided through the Law of Access to Public Information (Law No. 621), which focuses on the importance of reporting irregularities in the disclosure of public information.
Honduras also safeguards whistleblowers with the Transparency and Access to Public Information Law (Decree No. 170-2006). This legislation promotes the reporting of acts of corruption, accompanied by concrete security measures.
Similarly, in Nicaragua, the Law of Access to Public Information (Law No. 621) provides refuge for those exposing irregularities in the disclosure of public information.
Commitment to whistleblower protection is reflected in the Law Against Sexual Harassment in Employment and Teaching (Law No. 7476) and the General Internal Control Law (Law No. 8292). These laws protect whistleblowers in different contexts, reaffirming the commitment to integrity.
The Transparency Law (Law No. 6 of 2002) and the Public Procurement Law (Law No. 22 of 2006) create a protective environment for those reporting irregularities in the public sector and government contracts.