Héctor Huertas
Héctor Huertas is an attorney representing individuals involved in the legal proceedings related to the recent detentions of community leaders in Darién, Panama. He has publicly defended his clients, Lucrecia Caisamo and Elivardo Mambeche, asserting that they were wrongfully arrested and subjected to excessive force by law enforcement during protests against pension reforms.
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Recent news mentions
Héctor Huertas presented a constitutional amparo against the state of emergency in Bocas del Toro.
Corte Suprema rechaza amparo contra estado de urgencia en Bocas del Toro
Panama· 2025-10-02
Héctor Huertas filed a constitutional protection action against the government's decision to declare a state of emergency.
Dirigente de Sitraibana Francisco Smith llama a la calma en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-06-30
Héctor Huertas is the lawyer for the accused and stated that the measures applied are just.
Tribunal revoca detención provisional y concede retención domiciliaria a caciques en DariénPanama· 2025-06-14
Héctor Huertas is the lawyer representing the detained caciques, arguing they were not directly involved in the incident.
Denunciarán ante la CIDH por detención de caciques en Darién y uso excesivo de fuerzaPanama· 2025-06-12