Juan José Regalado
Juan José Regalado is a judge serving in the First Instance Criminal Court in Chiquimula, Guatemala. He is currently overseeing the high-profile case involving the murder of Melissa Palacios. Recently, he faced a recusation request based on allegations that he had expressed opinions that could compromise his impartiality in the case. However, the Court of Appeals denied this request, allowing him to continue presiding over the proceedings. Regalado's role is significant as the case has drawn public attention and concerns regarding judicial safety in Chiquimula.
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Juan José Regalado is the judge who excused himself from the case due to doubts about his impartiality.
Juez que conoce el caso Melisa Palacios se excusa de seguir el proceso penal
Guatemala· 2025-06-08
Judge Juan José Regalado has shown apparent sympathy towards Bonilla.
Organismo Judicial sancionó a solo dos de cada 100 jueces denunciados durante el 2024Guatemala· 2025-05-02
Judge Juan José Regalado has faced scrutiny for his opinions expressed during the homicide trial of Melisa Palacios.
Juzgado ordena soltar a homicida con brazaleteGuatemala· 2025-04-15
Juan José Regalado is the judge currently overseeing the case against Bonilla.
María Fernanda Bonilla deberá pagar más de Q12 mil por uso de celular en prisiónGuatemala· 2025-04-15
Juan José Regalado is the judge handling the case who faced a recusal due to alleged bias.
Por qué se vuelve a estancar y qué sigue a partir de ahoraGuatemala· 2025-04-08
Juan José Regalado is the judge of the First Instance Criminal Court of Turno de Chiquimula overseeing the case.
CSJ resuelve que Cámara Penal debe elevar a un juzgado de mayor riesgo el caso de Melisa PalaciosGuatemala· 2025-04-03
Juan José Regalado is the judge who will continue overseeing the case of Melissa Palacios.
Juez de Chiquimula seguirá conociendo el caso de Melissa PalaciosGuatemala· 2025-04-03