[Opinion] “Güero” Palma’s Appeal Dismissed Due to Violations of His Right to Defense

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The right to defense is one of the fundamental guarantees central to the right to a fair trial and a key element in making the rule of law visible. This right does not merely mean the ability of the accused to express themselves; it also ensures the balance between accusation, defense, and verdict in the dialectical process of litigation. The right to defense is the most important safeguard against arbitrariness in trials. The representation of …

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The First District Court for Criminal Matters in the State of Mexico, located in Toluca, dismissed an appeal filed on behalf of drug trafficker Jesús Héctor Palma Salazar, alias "El Güero Palma," regarding his conditions of confinement and right to defense at the Almoloya de Juárez maximum-security federal prison. The judge determined that the actions complained of… Source