Fredy Raúl Orellana Letona
Fredy Raúl Orellana Letona is a Guatemalan judge serving as the head of the Seventh Criminal Court. He has recently come under scrutiny from the Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala (CANG) due to allegations of ethical and constitutional violations in his rulings, particularly concerning the nullification of the Movimiento Semilla political party. His actions have sparked significant controversy, prompting calls for his dismissal from various political leaders and legal organizations.
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Fredy Raúl Orellana Letona is a judge involved in a legal controversy regarding his decisions that allegedly contravene the constitution.
Juez se aparta de conocer querella contra Fredy Orellana y traslada el caso a la Corte Suprema
Guatemala· 2025-11-24
Judge Fredy Orellana issued a resolution that aimed to dissolve the Movimiento Semilla party, prompting legal actions against him.
Presidente Bernardo Arévalo solicita destitución e inhabilitación del juez Fredy OrellanaGuatemala· 2025-11-03Fredy Raúl Orellana Letona is being formally denounced by the Colegio de Abogados for alleged violations of ethical and constitutional principles in his judicial duties.
Colegio de Abogados denuncia al juez Fredy Orellana por resoluciones que, según afirma, violan la ConstituciónGuatemala· 2025-10-30