Mario Hichos Bracamonte
Mario Hichos Bracamonte is a judge in Guatemala, currently serving in the Juzgado Segundo Pluripersonal de Primera Instancia Penal. He recently came under scrutiny after he granted conditional release to Pedro Alejandro Duque Soto, a suspect in an alleged embezzlement case involving Q20 million from the Crédito Hipotecario Nacional. The Public Ministry (MP) has filed a motion to disqualify him from the case, citing concerns over the impartiality of his judicial conduct and the proper administration of justice.
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Recent news mentions
Mario Hichos Bracamonte imposed house arrest on Pedro Duque as part of the measures.
se desconoce el paradero de Pedro Duque tras incumplir medida sustitutiva
Guatemala· 2026-07-07
Mario Hichos is involved in a legal controversy after releasing Pedro Duque, who is implicated in a financial crime investigation.
MP busca apartar al juez Mario Hichos tras liberar a Pedro Duque, señalado en presunto desfalco de Q20 millonesGuatemala· 2026-06-20