Carol Berganza
Carol Berganza is a judge currently overseeing the high-profile case of Melisa Palacios, following the transfer of the case to the Juzgado de Mayor Riesgo in the capital. Her role became significant after the Constitutional Court confirmed the reassignment of Judge Silvia de León, who was initially expected to preside over the proceedings.
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Carol Berganza is the judge who sent María Fernanda Bonilla and Luis Marroquín to trial for the murder of Melisa Palacios.
MP y familiares argumentan en la CC contra la apelación de María Fernanda Bonilla
Guatemala· 2025-12-26
Carol Berganza is the judge overseeing the case against Bonilla and Marroquín.
CC programa para este 25 de diciembre vista pública para conocer apelación de defensa de Fernanda BonillaGuatemala· 2025-12-23
Carol Berganza is the judge overseeing the case against Bonilla and Marroquín.
Sala rechaza segundo amparo de Fernanda Bonilla y vuelve a multar a abogados defensoresGuatemala· 2025-12-16
Judge Carol Berganza issued a resolution related to the case.
Rechazan segunda solicitud de amparo interpuesta por la defensa de Fernanda BonillaGuatemala· 2025-12-16
Carol Berganza is the judge who postponed the hearing to January 5, 2026.
Madre de Melisa Palacios reclama justicia tras nueva suspensión en el proceso contra Fernanda Bonilla y Luis MarroquínGuatemala· 2025-12-12
Carol Berganza is the judge presiding over the case.
suspenden audiencia de ofrecimiento de prueba por ausencia de abogado Saúl ZentenoGuatemala· 2025-12-11Carol Berganza is the judge who resolved to conduct the intermediate stage hearing first.
Sala confirma audiencias separadas en amparos de Fernanda Bonilla y Luis MarroquínGuatemala· 2025-12-09
Judge Carol Berganza is being questioned for her actions in the criminal process regarding the murder of Melisa Palacios.
Fernanda Bonilla solicita audiencia de vista en el caso Melisa Palacios, por dos supuestas violaciones a sus derechos constitucionalesGuatemala· 2025-11-26
Judge Carol Berganza is the judge overseeing the criminal case against Bonilla and Marroquín.
suspenden audiencia de recusación por incomparecencia de abogados de Bonilla y MarroquínGuatemala· 2025-11-10
Carol Berganza is the judge who assumed the case in September 2025.
qué se discutirá en la próxima audienciaGuatemala· 2025-11-08
Judge Carol Berganza was criticized by Fernanda Bonilla for allegedly violating rights.
¿Qué indicios hallaron en la escena y cómo identificaron al atacante?Guatemala· 2025-09-24
Carol Berganza remains as the judge in the case of Melisa Palacios.
CC confirma que Silvia de León no retomará el Juzgado de Mayor Riesgo C que conoce el caso Melisa PalaciosGuatemala· 2025-07-25