René Altamirano
René Altamirano is a prominent attorney known for his work in criminal defense and public law in Honduras, particularly in cases involving political figures. He gained significant attention recently for successfully advocating for Rodolfo Padilla Sunseri, the former mayor of San Pedro Sula, whose eligibility to participate in upcoming elections was threatened by legal challenges. Altamirano's legal expertise played a crucial role in navigating the complexities of the case, ultimately leading to a favorable ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice that cleared Padilla Sunseri's path to run in the general elections.
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René Altamirano requested the return of $63,000 from a citizen who was exonerated of money laundering.
la declararon culpable de 43 delitos
Honduras· 2026-05-28
René Altamirano was a lawyer who was murdered in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, likely due to his involvement in a case related to organized crime.
Vinculan a sicarios de la MS-13 en el asesinato de abogado en SPSHonduras· 2026-02-25René Altamirano was a lawyer who served the humble and the underprivileged.
Pugna criminal habría provocado asesinato del abogado René AltamiranoHonduras· 2026-02-09
René Altamirano was a councilman of San Pedro Sula and was recently murdered, highlighting the risks faced by lawyers in Honduras.
Denuncian 220 muertes violentas de abogados en Honduras desde 2004Honduras· 2026-02-09
René Altamirano was a lawyer whose assassination has generated fear in the legal community.
Presidente del CAH lamenta crimen del abogado René AltamiranoHonduras· 2026-02-08
René Altamirano was a lawyer and former councilman in San Pedro Sula who was murdered, allegedly due to his involvement in a land conflict.
Algunos de los casos que representó el abogado René AltamiranoHonduras· 2026-02-07
René Altamirano was a lawyer who was murdered in San Pedro Sula.
Quién era René Altamirano, el abogado asesinado en SPS y ligado a casos de alto perfilHonduras· 2026-02-07René Altamirano was a lawyer who was murdered, prompting condolences from the president of the Supreme Court.
Filtran como vestían sicarios que asesinaron al abogado René AltamiranoHonduras· 2026-02-07
René Altamirano is a former deputy and legal representative of Padilla Sunseri who commented on his absence from the elections.
¿Por qué no votó Padilla Sunseri, candidato a alcalde de SPS?Honduras· 2025-11-30
René Altamirano represented Susan Hendrickson and successfully argued for her financial capability to carry the money.
Exfiscal habría sustraído L88 millones con red del MPHonduras· 2025-08-26
René Altamirano explained that the majority of legal processes against Padilla Sunseri had been resolved.
Padilla Sunseri, habilitado para participar en elecciones generalesHonduras· 2025-04-01