María Galarza

María Galarza is a judge at the Unidad Judicial Especializada de Garantías Penitenciarias in Quito, Ecuador. She recently presided over a case involving Helive Angulo, a former associate of the notorious narcotrafficker Leandro Norero, who sought early release from prison after serving a reduced sentence for his involvement in a criminal organization. Judge Galarza's role in this case is significant as she is responsible for evaluating the legitimacy of Angulo's request for excarcelación, ensuring that all legal protocols and the interests of justice are upheld.