Abelina Cruz Toscano
Abelina Cruz Toscano is a Guatemalan judge known for her role in high-profile cases related to organized crime and corruption. She presides over the Juzgado de Mayor Riesgo 'D', a court specializing in cases of major risk, such as those involving drug trafficking and organized crime syndicates. Cruz Toscano's judicial decisions have garnered significant attention, especially regarding the handling of cases involving powerful criminal networks in Guatemala.
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Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano revoked a coercive measure against Aracely Chavarría, allowing her to leave Guatemala for medical treatment.
Jueza Cruz Toscano retira medida de coerción a exdiputada Aracely Chavarría en caso Asalto al Ministerio de Salud
Guatemala· 2026-02-09
Judge Abelina Cruz ordered the relocation of María Marta Castañeda Torres back to the women's area of Mariscal Zavala.
SP rechaza trasladar del aislamiento en Mariscal Zavala a María Marta Castañeda Torres, pareja de “el Lobo”Guatemala· 2026-01-31
Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano is in charge of the case against Alfredo Soto.
Ligado a proceso Alfredo Soto, “el Cazamoscas”, por asociación ilícita y conspiración para el asesinatoGuatemala· 2026-01-30
Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano presided over the case against José Luis Benito.
José Luis Benito recibe condena mínima al aceptar cargos y PGN recusa a juezaGuatemala· 2025-12-17
Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano ruled that there was no merit in the case against Gudy Rivera.
Exdiputado Gudy Rivera queda libre de cargos por caso Asalto al Ministerio de SaludGuatemala· 2025-12-03
Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano is in charge of the case that may be remitted to her court.
Abogados de Fernanda Bonilla y Luis Marroquín buscan trasladar el caso Melisa Palacios con jueza Abelina CruzGuatemala· 2025-10-01
Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano is overseeing the trial of Darío Morales García.
Jueza envía a juicio a Darío Morales García por su presunta participación en el asesinato de monseñor GerardiGuatemala· 2025-09-16
Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano ruled that Juan Francisco Ortiz Zepeda and María Teresa Gudiel be investigated for their alleged involvement in the crime against Claudina Velásquez.
Alerta Isabel-Claudina revela que cinco mujeres desaparecen cada día en GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-08-07
Abelina Cruz Toscano presided over the hearing related to the case of Claudina Velásquez.
Ligados a proceso dos señalados por el crimen de Claudina Velásquez en el 2005Guatemala· 2025-07-18
Abelina Cruz Toscano is the judge who made the decision to link the suspects to the criminal process.
Ligan a proceso a dos personas por el crimen de Claudina Velásquez, ocurrido en el 2005Guatemala· 2025-07-17
Abelina Cruz Toscano was the judge initially in charge of the case before being recused.
Jueza reduce cargo de asesinato a encubrimiento para excandidata del partido ValorGuatemala· 2025-06-14
Abelina Cruz Toscano is the new judge assigned to the case involving the Medrano family.
Cambian de juez en proceso relacionado con Arnoldo Medrano y su hijo prófugoGuatemala· 2025-06-12
Abelina Cruz ratified the resolution to close the case against Manuel Baldizón.
Sala ratifica resolución de Abelina Cruz que beneficia a Manuel Baldizón en el caso OdebrechtGuatemala· 2025-06-04
Abelina Cruz Toscano is the judge overseeing the hearing against Roberto 'N'.
Desarrollan audiencia de primera declaración contra abogado en el caso OdebrechtGuatemala· 2025-05-16
Abelina Cruz Toscano presided over the hearing for the six individuals involved in the case.
MP informa de órdenes de aprehensión y citaciones en nueva faseGuatemala· 2025-05-12
Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano resolved the case against Darío Morales García in a hearing.
Darío Morales es ligado a proceso y enviado a prisión preventiva por el caso GerardiGuatemala· 2025-05-05Abelina Cruz Toscano is the judge overseeing the case against several individuals involved in the corruption scandal.
procesan a excolaboradores de Alejandro SinibaldiGuatemala· 2025-05-01
Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano ruled that Samayoa must pay Q48 thousand in compensation to two social aid institutions.
“Chicharra”, presunto líder del cartel Los Huistas, es condenado a cuatro años de prisión por asociación ilícitaGuatemala· 2025-04-14
The hearing is scheduled for April 14 in the court presided over by Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano.
Aler Baldomero Samayoa, alias “Chicharra”, aceptará cargos en caso relacionado con Los HuistasGuatemala· 2025-04-08
Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano presided over the hearing where Chicharra declared under partial reserve.
Chicharra, presunto cabecilla del cartel Los Huistas, declara en audiencia bajo reservaGuatemala· 2025-04-05
The hearing is presided over by Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano.
Continúa audiencia de primera declaración de “Chicharra”Guatemala· 2025-04-04Abelina Cruz Toscano is the judge overseeing Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos' legal situation in the Juzgado de Mayor Riesgo D.
Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos, alias “Chicharra”, acepta ser extraditado a Estados UnidosGuatemala· 2025-04-01Abelina Cruz Toscano is the judge presiding over the intermediate stage hearing in the corruption case.
exministro de Comunicaciones acude a audiencia de etapa intermediaGuatemala· 2025-03-26
Judge Abelina Cruz Toscano presided over the hearing for Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos.
Suspenden la audiencia de Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos, alias Chicharra, por caso Los HuistasGuatemala· 2025-03-24