
Lesther Castellanos
Lesther Castellanos is a judge in Guatemala who became embroiled in controversy after being reported by anti-corruption prosecutor Virginia Laparra for allegedly leaking sensitive information related to a corruption case. Following the report, Castellanos faced sanctions but retaliated by filing criminal complaints against Laparra, which led to her imprisonment and subsequent exile, revealing the hostile environment for judicial accountability in Guatemala.
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Recent news mentions
Lesther Castellanos, a former judge and rapporteur for the National Office Against Torture, issued a statement to reject criticisms regarding the transfer of Ochoa.
Jueza devuelve a reo a su centro de fechoríasLesther Castellanos clarified that he has not issued any report or recommendation regarding the transfer of inmate Aldo Duppie Ochoa Mejía.
Relator de prevención de la tortura niega haber emitido informe sobre alias el Lobo
Lesther Castellanos was sanctioned after being accused of leaking sensitive details from a sealed corruption case.
Exile is ‘a little bit less than death’ for lawyer forced to flee Guatemala | Guatemala




