Saúl Zenteno Téllez

Saúl Zenteno Téllez is a Guatemalan lawyer known for his involvement in high-profile criminal defense cases. He recently gained attention for taking over the defense of María Fernanda Bonilla and Luis Marroquín, who are implicated in the murder of Melisa Palacios. Previously, Zenteno Téllez was the attorney for Manuel Baldizón, a controversial political figure facing corruption charges. In the 2023 elections, he ran as a candidate for the Central American Parliament representing the Cambio political party, which is associated with Baldizón's family. His legal career has been marked by significant legal battles, including ongoing challenges in the case of Melisa Palacios, which has faced numerous procedural complications.