José María Vázquez Montero

José María Vázquez Montero is a notable judge in the Dominican Republic, currently serving on the Superior Court of Land in El Seibo. He recently garnered media attention due to his candidacy for the Supreme Court of Justice amidst a challenging personal situation involving his son, Esteffany José Vásquez Amarante, who is facing extradition to Puerto Rico on serious charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering. During a public interview process for judicial candidates, Vázquez Montero's situation became a focal point, highlighting the intersection of his professional ambitions and familial challenges, as he expressed confidence in the U.S. justice system while maintaining that the legal consequences for his son's alleged actions should be borne solely by him.