Josué Felipe Baquiax

Josué Felipe Baquiax was a prominent Guatemalan jurist who served as the President of the Organismo Judicial (Judicial Branch) and the Corte Suprema de Justicia (Supreme Court) from 2014 to 2019. His tenure was marked by efforts to strengthen the judicial system in Guatemala, and he was widely respected for his commitment to upholding the rule of law. Baquiax's legal career spanned several decades, during which he contributed significantly to the development of jurisprudence in the country. He passed away on January 19, 2023, prompting condolences from various judicial authorities and recognition of his impactful role in the Guatemalan legal landscape.