Amparo: Lisa challenged judge for blocking enforcement

On November 24, 2022, Lisa, S.A., through its attorney María Luisa Villarreal Palacios, filed a constitutional amparo against the Eleventh Civil Circuit Judge of Panama, Licda. Lesbia Wolfschoon Puga. The complaint alleges the judge violated Lisa’s due process rights under Article 32 of Panama’s Constitution by refusing to advance the enforcement of Auto No. 2567, which ordered Villamorey, S.A. to pay $51,643,208.80 in withheld dividends.

Lisa argues that the appeal filed by Villamorey was granted with devolutive effect and thus should not suspend the execution proceedings. Despite Lisa’s requests for asset seizure and appointment of a judicial administrator, the judge has failed to act, leaving the process stalled for over two months. Lisa claims this inaction undermines legal certainty and Panama’s investment climate, and urges the appellate court to compel the judge to resume enforcement.