Vargas González Elected Court President in Fifth Round, Vows Judicial Independence

Vargas González secured the presidency of the court in a fifth-round vote, obtaining exactly the twelve votes needed for a majority. In his first remarks, he emphasized the need to uphold judicial independence during difficult times, signaling potential friction with other branches of government. The narrow margin suggests a divided court and possible political pressure.

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