Nester Vásquez Pimentel
Nester Vásquez Pimentel is a Guatemalan magistrate who recently concluded his presidency at the Constitutional Court (CC), a position he held during a politically charged period marked by significant judicial decisions, including the controversial inclusion of María Consuelo Porras as a candidate for Attorney General. His tenure was characterized by allegations of political bias and a pro-corruption agenda, leading to criticism from various observers and civic organizations regarding his influence on the political landscape and judicial processes in Guatemala.
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Recent news mentions
Néster Vásquez Pimentel ran for the position of titular magistrate while Claudia Paniagua was his substitute.
su experiencia en municipalidades, la sanción de EE.UU. y su reelección en la CC
Guatemala· 2026-03-04
Néster Vásquez Pimentel was one of the magistrates who voted to maintain the impugned articles of the collective teachers' agreement.
Fallo de CC prolonga injerencia en educaciónGuatemala· 2025-07-04
Nester Vásquez Pimentel is noted for having pushed a political agenda from within the Court during his presidency.
Leyla Lemus asume la última presidencia de la octava magistratura de la CCGuatemala· 2025-04-14
