Corruption, inadequate staffing, low salaries, and lack of experienced personnel continue to hamper the system. Police frequently mistreat prisoners and detainees, according to domestic and international monitoring groups. Free movement within the country and emigration rights are generally respected. Private property is formally protected and, in general, private property rights are respected in practice and enforced by the judiciary. High rates of corruption, widespread organized crime, and continued government control of significant sectors of the economy impede competition and equality of opportunity.
Women are well represented in administrative and managerial positions and in higher education.