Jesús Alberto Chávez Hernández

Jesús Alberto Chávez Hernández is a Mexican federal judge who has been involved in high-profile cases, including the recent legal proceedings surrounding the assassination of presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio. He gained attention for denying multiple requests from the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) for arrest warrants against José Antonio Sánchez Ortega, citing lack of legal justification and insufficient evidence. Chávez Hernández's rulings have been noted for their emphasis on due process and judicial independence amidst political pressures.