Artículo: Panamá aprueba Ley Olimpia
Fuente: https://www.milenio.com/politica/panama-aprueba-ley-olimpia-tercer-latinoamerica
Con 47 votos a favor y cero en contra la Asamblea General de Panamá aprobó la Ley Olimpia con la cual será delito difundir fotografías sexuales sin consentimiento, con lo cual se modificará en la ley 61, el artículo 166ª para que se reconozca la violencia sexual digital; dicha reforma fue impulsada por la activista mexicana Olimpia Coral quién desde hace años ha luchado por el reconocimiento de la violencia digital luego de que ella fuera víctima de este delito en Puebla.
Esta iniciativa fue impulsada en Panamá con apoyo de la diputada Yarelis Rodríguez con quién se trabajó para en primera instancia para reconocer el delito de violación a la intimidad sexual en la legislatura de Panamá; cabe mencionar que antes de llegar a su aprobación dicha ley fue discutida en tres debates y aprobada por unanimidad.
Dicha propuesta fue presentada por primera vez gracias a la organización IDEA Internacional Panamá y el Tribunal Electoral de Panamá, quiénes abrieron la oportunidad de espacios de discusión para hablar de la violencia digital, la cual apenas esta comenzando a ser reconocida en los códigos penales.
Apenas en 2023 el Congreso de Argentina promulgó la Ley 27.736, llamada “Ley Olimpia”, que incorpora la violencia contra mujeres en entornos digitales a la Ley 26.485 como una modalidad de violencia de género. Asimismo, la legislación prevé una serie de medidas cautelares de protección que puede dictar la Justicia, entre ellas, ordenar que las plataformas digitales quiten los contenidos que generan la violencia.
Panama Approves Olimpia Law: It is the Third Country in Latin America
With 47 votes in favor and none against, the General Assembly of Panama has approved the Olimpia Law, which makes it a crime to disseminate sexual photographs without consent. This law amends Article 166 of Law 61 to recognize digital sexual violence. The reform was championed by Mexican activist Olimpia Coral, who has fought for the recognition of digital violence after being a victim of this crime in Puebla.
The initiative was promoted in Panama with the support of Deputy Yarelis Rodríguez, who initially worked to recognize the crime of violation of sexual privacy in the Panamanian legislature. Notably, before its approval, the law underwent three debates and was unanimously approved.
This proposal was first introduced thanks to the organization IDEA International Panama and the Electoral Tribunal of Panama, which created opportunities for discussions about digital violence, a form of violence that is just beginning to be recognized in penal codes.
In 2023, the Congress of Argentina enacted Law 27.736, known as the “Olimpia Law,” which incorporates violence against women in digital environments into Law 26.485 as a form of gender violence. The legislation also provides for a series of protective measures the judiciary can implement, including ordering digital platforms to remove content perpetuating violence.
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Panama approves Olimpia Law: it is the third country in Latin America.
With 47 votes in favor and zero against, the General Assembly of Panama approved the Olimpia Law with which it will be a crime to disseminate sexual photographs without consent, with which article 166 will be modified in law 61 so that digital sexual violence is recognized; This reform was promoted by the Mexican activist Olimpia Coral who for years has fought for the recognition of digital violence after she was a victim of this crime in Puebla.
This initiative was promoted in Panama with the support of Representative Yarelis Rodríguez with whom we worked in the first instance to recognize the crime of violation of sexual intimacy in the legislature of Panama; It is worth mentioning that before reaching its approval, said law was discussed in three debates and approved unanimously.
This proposal was presented for the first time thanks to the organization International IDEA Panama and the Electoral Tribunal of Panama, who opened the opportunity for discussion spaces to talk about digital violence, which is just beginning to be recognized in criminal codes.
Only in 2023 did the Argentine Congress promulgate Law 27,736, called “Olimpia Law”, which incorporates violence against women in digital environments into Law 26,485 as a form of gender violence. Likewise, the legislation provides for a series of precautionary protection measures that Justice can dictate, including ordering digital platforms to remove content that generates violence.
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La aprobación de la Ley Olimpia en Panamá es un avance significativo en la lucha contra la violencia digital y la protección de la intimidad personal. Es inspirador ver cómo, a través de la perseverancia de activistas como Olimpia Coral, se logra un cambio legislativo que reconoce la gravedad de este delito. La unanimidad en la votación refleja un consenso crucial en la sociedad panameña sobre la necesidad de abordar la violencia sexual en entornos digitales, un tema que ha sido ignorado durante demasiado tiempo. Además, el apoyo de figuras políticas como la diputada Yarelis Rodríguez demuestra que la colaboración entre activistas y legisladores es esencial para avanzar en derechos humanos. Este tipo de reformas no solo protegen a las víctimas, sino que también crean un precedente en la región, alentando a otros países a seguir el ejemplo. La Ley Olimpia no solo es un hito en Panamá, sino un paso hacia un futuro más seguro y respetuoso para todos.
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The approval of the Olimpia Law in Panama is a significant advancement in the fight against digital violence and the protection of personal privacy. It is inspiring to see how, through the perseverance of activists like Olimpia Coral, legislative change is achieved that acknowledges the seriousness of this crime. The unanimity in the vote reflects a crucial consensus in Panamanian society regarding the need to address sexual violence in digital environments, a topic that has been ignored for far too long. Additionally, the support from political figures like Deputy Yarelis Rodríguez demonstrates that collaboration between activists and legislators is essential for advancing human rights. Such reforms not only protect victims but also set a precedent in the region, encouraging other countries to follow suit. The Olimpia Law is not just a milestone in Panama; it is a step toward a safer and more respectful future for all.