Paraguay awards contract for Paraguarí Palace of Justice air conditioning after years of protests

Following over two years of persistent demands, protests, and even staff-led fundraising for fans, the Judicial Branch in Paraguay has finally awarded a contract to upgrade the air conditioning system at the Palace of Justice in Paraguarí. The G. 338 million contract aims to install and activate a central air conditioning system.

The contract, which includes the installation of a "Chiller" type central air conditioning unit, has been awarded to the firm Britam S.A. This decision comes after repeated complaints from judicial officials who, along with litigants and families of those involved in legal proceedings, have suffered through extreme temperatures within the courthouse for more than two years.

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today the problem is in a decisive stage of solution.

Judicial employees were driven to organize collections to purchase fans due to the lack of a functional cooling system. The existing central air system had reached the end of its lifespan and, despite numerous repairs, failed to operate effectively. The situation reached a critical point after a recent protest by staff, which led to a temporary work stoppage and prompted judicial authorities to commit to an urgent resolution.

Dra. Rosalinda Guens, president of the Administrative Council of the Judicial District of Paraguarí, acknowledged the long-standing issue. She highlighted that the contract signing marks a decisive step toward resolving the problem, which has caused significant discomfort for both employees and citizens visiting the Palace of Justice. The investment is expected to substantially improve the building's climate control and strengthen judicial infrastructure.

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the signing of the contract constitutes a transcendental step that will allow for a significant improvement in the air conditioning conditions of the Palace of Justice of Paraguarí.