Carlos Ramiro Contreras
Carlos Ramiro Contreras is a magistrate of the Constitutional Court of Guatemala, known for his role in high-profile legal decisions, including those involving freedom and justice issues. He was recently in the news for his involvement in a ruling that denied journalist Jose Rubén Zamora's appeal for house arrest, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding judicial independence and the treatment of dissenting voices in Guatemala.
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Recent news mentions
Carlos Ramiro Contreras was absent from the plenary session as he is reportedly out of the country.
Carlos Rodimiro Lucero continúa al frente de la Comisión de Postulación para fiscal del MP, tras no elegirse presidente del OJ
Guatemala· 2026-02-10
Carlos Ramiro Contreras is a possible candidate for the presidency of the Supreme Court of Justice.
Grupo mayoritario del Poder Judicial definirá la nueva presidencia de la Corte SupremaGuatemala· 2025-10-08
Carlos Ramiro Contreras is one of the possible candidates for the presidency of the CSJ.
Grupo dominante del Poder Judicial perfila cuatro candidatos para la nueva presidencia de la CSJGuatemala· 2025-09-16
Carlos Ramiro Contreras is one of the magistrates who denied the amparo for Jose Rubén Zamora.
Justicia y libertad para Jose Rubén ZamoraGuatemala· 2025-04-01
