Second judge recuses in Cathy Barriga trial prep, case delayed again

The oral trial preparation hearing for former Maipú mayor Cathy Barriga was postponed after the Public Defender's Office requested the recusal of judge Hugo Torres, citing a conflict of interest. This is the second recusal in the case, further delaying proceedings. The development highlights ongoing judicial friction in a high-profile corruption case, but has no direct market impact.

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