Édgar Ortiz
GuatemalaanalystMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Édgar Ortiz is a constitutional lawyer and political analyst in Guatemala, known for his expertise in legislative matters. He has provided insights into the relationship between legal frameworks and political actions, particularly regarding the salary increase for congressmen that has sparked public outcry. Ortiz argues that the decision to reverse the increase should rest with the legislative body rather than the Constitutional Court, emphasizing the need for political accountability.
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Edgar Ortiz explained in an interview that Poder Ciudadano will seek the 5,000 signatures needed for the constitutional reform.
Poder Ciudadano recolectará firmas para una reforma constitucional a partir del próximo 4 de julioGuatemala· 2026-06-21
Edgar Ortiz is a constitutional law expert who presented one of the legal challenges against the selection process for Attorney General.
Primeros amparos llegan a la CC y abren contienda legal en la renovación de fiscal generalGuatemala· 2026-02-26
Édgar Ortiz proposed the voting method for selecting candidates for the electoral magistrates.
Postuladora del TSE define a candidatos para la nómina finalGuatemala· 2026-02-17Edgar Ortiz is part of the TSE Postulation Commission.
Allanamientos del MP contra las elecciones del Cang resultaron contraproducentes, según analistas, y favorecieron a ganadoresGuatemala· 2026-02-14
Edgar Ortiz supported the motion that the score is a guide and not a true reflection of all professional and ethical aptitudes.
Son elegibles 119 aspirantes para la nómina de 20 candidatos al TSEGuatemala· 2026-02-14
Edgar Ortiz is a substitute from the Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala who argues that a certain document is not necessary for the selection process.
Ejercicio profesional pesará más en la calificación para los nuevos magistradosGuatemala· 2026-01-24
Edgar Ortiz sugirió que se incluyera entre el perfil que los aspirantes tengan un compromiso real por la democracia.
aprueban el perfil de candidatos y los requisitos para ser magistrado electoralGuatemala· 2026-01-23
Edgar Ortiz is a substitute for the Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala.
Diputados lanzan abucheos y reclamos a Walter Mazariegos en medio de juramentación de la Comisión de Postulación para el TSEGuatemala· 2026-01-20
Edgar Ortíz was selected as a substitute member of the Commission of Postulation.
CANG recibe expedientes de 20 candidatos a la Corte de ConstitucionalidadGuatemala· 2026-01-16
Edgar Ortiz is part of planilla 4, which may have a solitary vote in the commission.
Se anticipa grupo dominante en la Comisión de Postulación del TSEGuatemala· 2026-01-14
Edgar Ortiz is an analyst and constitutional law expert who comments on the functioning of the Judicial Organism despite the delay in electing a president.
CSJ lleva más de un mes sin elegir presidente, en un contexto crucial para la postuladora del MPGuatemala· 2025-11-19
Edgar Ortiz is a constitutional law expert who expressed satisfaction with the Constitutional Court's decision.
Ejecutivo y el Cang piden medidas severas contra el juez penal Fredy OrellanaGuatemala· 2025-10-30Édgar Ortiz is a producer representative from Jalisco who discussed the negotiations regarding maize prices.
Productores de maíz aceptan apoyo de 950 pesos tras mesas de diálogo en Segob; evaluarán quitar bloqueos carreteros
Mexico· 2025-10-29
Lawyer Edgar Ortiz presented memorials to the CC with Deputy Andrea Reyes.
La CC no tiene fecha para conocer las acciones contra la orden del juez Fredy OrellanaGuatemala· 2025-10-28
Edgar Ortiz is a constitutional lawyer who secured a favorable ruling for the 2023 electoral results.
CC da 12 horas al Gobierno para explicar si se respetan los resultados electorales del 2023Guatemala· 2025-10-26Edgar Ortiz filed an action against the resolution of Judge Fredy Orellana.
CC da 12 horas a autoridades de Gobierno para informar si se han respetado los resultados electorales del 2023Guatemala· 2025-10-26
Edgar Ortiz is a constitutional law expert who argues that national courts lack jurisdiction over decisions made by the Central American Parliament.
Por qué la Presidencia del Parlamento Centroamericano está en batalla legal en GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-10-25
Edgar Ortiz is an analyst who commented on the complexities of the CSJ's functioning.
Fragmentación en la CSJ prolonga elección del presidente del Poder Judicial (y qué podría ocurrir)Guatemala· 2025-10-14
Édgar Ortiz opines that Cifuentes' year was marked by constant judge transfers affecting judicial independence.
la CSJ de Teódulo Cifuentes deja dudas sobre independencia judicialGuatemala· 2025-10-13
Edgar Ortiz is a constitutional lawyer who commented on the political implications of the congressional decision.
Veto tardío del Ejecutivo da vía libre a fondos para uso político, alertan expertosGuatemala· 2025-10-09
Edgar Ortiz is a constitutional lawyer who promoted the amparo against the direct appointment of magistrates.
CC ratifica decisión de la CSJ de nombrar directamente magistrados para nuevas salas de apelacionesGuatemala· 2025-10-02
Edgar Ortiz presented an amparo against the designations made by the CSJ for new judges.
CC acuerda respaldar a la CSJ en designación directa de magistrados de apelacionesGuatemala· 2025-09-26
Edgar Ortiz argued that the Supreme Court may have overstepped its functions regarding the appointment of magistrates.
CC programa para este jueves amparo que cuestiona designación directa de magistrados en salas de apelacionesGuatemala· 2025-09-24
Edgar Ortiz is a lawyer who filed an amparo regarding constitutional violations in the appointments made by the Supreme Court of Justice.
Directiva del Congreso pide dictamen legal sobre designación directa de magistrados de apelacionesGuatemala· 2025-09-18
Edgar Ortiz and other legal professionals filed an amparo action before the CC to rectify what they consider an abuse of functions by the Judicial Branch.
CC demora amparo que cuestiona designación de magistrados de apelaciones por vía directaGuatemala· 2025-09-17Edgar Ortiz is a constitutional law expert who commented on the inactive amparo presented regarding the new magistrates.
La CSJ gastará más de Q2 millones mensuales por funcionamiento de nuevas salas de ApelacionesGuatemala· 2025-09-12
Edgar Ortiz considers that the current correlation gives a decisive advantage to the now dominant bloc.
Cambio de fuerzas configura una aplanadora para elegir a próximo presidente de la CSJGuatemala· 2025-09-08
Edgar Ortiz is an expert in constitutional law who is leading a group of lawyers that presented an action of amparo regarding the appointment of new magistrates.
Cuestionan ante la CC nombramientos directos de magistrados en nuevas salas de apelacionesGuatemala· 2025-09-01Edgar Ortiz is a lawyer who commented on the apparent evasion of the Law of Commissions of Postulation regarding the appointments.
Nombramiento de nuevas salas de apelaciones habría surgido por acuerdos previos y fuera del plenoGuatemala· 2025-08-29
Edgar Ortiz is a lawyer and constitutional issues analyst who emphasizes the need for timely elections.
Cang sigue sin renovar a su representante en el CSU y la balanza sigue a favor de Walter MazariegosGuatemala· 2025-08-21
