Guatemalan Magistrate Recuses Himself from Usac Cases, Cites Court President's Irregularities

Guatemalan Magistrate Roberto Molina Barreto has recused himself from cases related to the election of the rector for the University of San Carlos de Guatemala (Usac). Molina Barreto announced his decision, citing alleged irregularities in the conduct of the Constitutional Court's president, Annabella Morfín.

The magistrate's move signals deep divisions and potential impropriety within the highest court overseeing the contentious Usac rector selection. His public denunciation of Morfín's actions suggests a significant challenge to the court's impartiality and the legitimacy of its decisions.

This recusal is likely to further complicate the already turbulent process of electing a new Usac rector. The university has been embroiled in controversy, and the Constitutional Court's involvement was intended to provide a definitive resolution. Molina Barreto's allegations now cast a shadow over that process, potentially leading to further legal battles and public distrust.