
María Benilda Sandoval Valdez
María Benilda Sandoval Valdez is a Guatemalan judge known for her role in the judiciary as a presiding judge in urgent proceedings. Recently, she gained media attention for rejecting requests from the Public Ministry for arrest warrants against former prosecutors Rafael Curruchiche and Saúl Sánchez, citing insufficient grounds for the orders. Her decisions have implications for ongoing investigations into allegations of abuse of authority by former officials within the Ministry, reflecting her position's influence in the judicial process amid significant political and legal scrutiny in Guatemala.
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María Benilda Sandoval Valdez is the judge who rejected the requests for arrest warrants against Rafael Curruchiche and Saúl Sánchez.
Jueza rechaza emitir órdenes de captura contra los exjefes fiscales Rafael Curruchiche y Saúl SánchezPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·
Guatemala· 2026-07-31






