Magistrate Notes Ex-President's Threats Against Constitutional Chamber

Magistrate Fernando Cruz Castro has formally recorded threats and disqualifications made by former President Rodrigo Chaves against the Constitutional Chamber. These actions by the ex-president were made public before the court issued its decision on a legal challenge concerning the auction of radio and television frequencies.

Cruz Castro's statement emphasizes the context in which the court was deliberating. The former president's public remarks appear to have been aimed at influencing or discrediting the Constitutional Chamber as it prepared to rule on a significant matter involving media frequencies.

The magistrate's recorded statement serves as a point of reference regarding potential political interference or pressure exerted on the judicial body. It brings attention to the dynamics between the executive branch and the judiciary, particularly when sensitive issues like media ownership are at stake.