Roberto Molina Barreto

Roberto Molina Barreto

Guatemala GuatemalapoliticianMaleb. 19536.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Roberto Molina Barreto is one of the magistrates of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal in Guatemala. He has been in the news due to his involvement in a legal controversy surrounding the suspension of several magistrates amid allegations of misconduct related to the preliminary results transmission program, which has contributed to a crisis within the electoral institution.

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Roberto Molina Barreto is a magistrate who voted in favor of Mazariegos' re-election.

CC acuerda mantener reelección de Walter Mazariegos y magistrada de la Usac fue ponente de un caso
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-06-02
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Roberto Molina Barreto was re-elected as a magistrate of the Constitutional Court.

Elección de magistrados de la CC en el Congreso expone desgaste político del bloque oficial y fragilidad de alianzas
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-07
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Roberto Molina Barreto was designated as the titular magistrate alongside Luis Rosales Marroquín.

Quién es Luis Rosales, el magistrado suplente de la Corte de Constitucionalidad por el Congreso
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-07
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Roberto Molina Barreto was re-elected as a magistrate of the Constitutional Court for the period 2026-2031.

¿Quién es Roberto Molina Barreto, electo cuatro veces magistrado de la CC?
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-07
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Roberto Molina Barreto was re-elected as a titular magistrate for the Constitutional Court by the Congress.

Arévalo critica elección de magistrados de la CC y anuncia que acelerará designaciones del Ejecutivo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-07
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Roberto Molina Barreto consolidated his position in the Constitutional Court after being re-elected by Congress.

“Si este gobierno se está desarrollando, es porque la Corte de Constitucionalidad lo ha respaldado": Roberto Molina Barreto
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-06
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Roberto Molina Barreto was appointed as a magistrate of the Constitutional Court.

Congreso designa a Molina Barreto y Rosales como magistrados de la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-06
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Roberto Molina Barreto is being considered for re-election as a magistrate of the Constitutional Court.

Oficialistas protagonizan trifulca en el Congreso en rechazo a la elección de magistrados a la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-06
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Roberto Molina Barreto was re-elected as a magistrate for the future Constitutional Court (CC).

Roberto Molina Barreto y Luis Rosales son electos magistrados de la CC tras derrota del oficialismo en el Congreso
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-06
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Roberto Molina Barreto is leading the voting process in the Congress for the position of magistrate of the Constitutional Court.

Molina Barreto encabeza votación en el Congreso para magistrado titular de la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-06
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Roberto Molina Barreto is re-elected as a magistrate of the Constitutional Court by Congress.

Roberto Molina Barreto es reelecto magistrado de la CC por el Congreso
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-06
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Roberto Molina Barreto is being considered for re-election to the position of titular in the Constitutional Court.

Congreso llega a votaciones para la Corte de Constitucionalidad negociando nuevos candidatos
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-05
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Roberto Molina Barreto is a magistrate whose candidacy is being pushed by a group in Congress.

Elección en el Congreso definirá el balance en la Corte de Constitucionalidad para el siguiente período
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-05
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In reference to a supposed lobbying in favor of magistrate Roberto Molina Barreto.

Congreso perfila elección de magistrados de la CC para el jueves tras suspensión de sesión anterior
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-05
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Roberto Molina Barreto was the leading candidate for the titular magistrate position.

Amparo busca garantizar la plenaria del Congreso para elegir magistrados de la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-05
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Roberto Molina Barreto is mentioned as one of the potential favorites for the position of magistrate in the Congress.

Diputados niegan presiones diplomáticas a favor de algún candidato a magistrado de la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-04
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Roberto Molina Barreto was the current titular magistrate favored for designation to the Constitutional Court.

Junta Directiva del Congreso frena designación a la CC y suspende la sesión plenaria
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-03
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Arévalo commented that the U.S. Embassy is trying to favor candidates like Roberto Molina Barreto, who are not integral.

Arévalo consultará al Departamento de Estado de EE. UU. por cabildeos en elección para magistrados de la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-03
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Roberto Molina Barreto is a candidate for the titular magistrate position who seems to be gaining support.

Congreso limitará el tiempo de votación para la elección de magistrados titular y suplente para la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-03
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Roberto Molina Barreto is a potential candidate for the CC, linked to right-wing political groups.

cuatro de cinco designaciones quedarían definidas el 3 de marzo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-01
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Roberto Molina Barreto is a strong candidate for a fourth term as a magistrate in the Constitutional Court.

Diputados concluyen entrevistas para la CC y crece la expectativa por los “favoritos” del Congreso
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-28
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Roberto Molina Barreto is the current titular magistrate and is expected to be in a dispute for the position.

La CSJ finalizó la recepción de expedientes para magistrados de la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-28
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Roberto Molina Barreto is the current titular magistrate and is expected to be in a dispute for the position.

La CSJ finaliza hoy la recepción de expedientes para magistrados de la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-27
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Roberto Molina Barreto is a strong candidate for a fourth term as a magistrate in the Constitutional Court.

Diputados concluyen entrevistas para la CC y crece la expectativa por los “favoritos” del Congreso
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-27
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Roberto Molina Barreto submitted his application only for the titular position.

Ejecutivo y Congreso suman 20 aspirantes a magistrados para la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-18
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Roberto Molina Barreto, along with two other magistrates, requested that the two amparos be scheduled and discussed.

Sala deja fuera de las elecciones del Cang a los profesionales afines
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-03
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Roberto Molina Barreto is one of the magistrates who signed the letter regarding the amparos.

magistrados conocerán amparos contra el Cang un día antes de las votaciones
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-02
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Roberto Molina Barreto is a magistrate who signed the letter regarding the amparos.

Magistrados piden conocer amparos que cuestionan la convocatoria del Cang para la renovación de la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-01
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Roberto Molina Barreto argued against granting provisional amparo, emphasizing the need for judicial efficiency.

CC justifica su respaldo a la CSJ y a los nuevos magistrados de Apelaciones
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-10-03
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