Overview
- Casación formally summoned the TOF 7 judges for November 18 to coordinate measures to accelerate the trial, citing the need for greater celerity, efficiency and immediacy.
- The majority view in Casación favors three in‑person hearings per week and no summer recess, though the trial court retains discretion over how it runs the debate.
- Judicial authorities are evaluating larger venues for a presencial format, including the AMIA courtroom under renovation and, if needed, Costa Salguero or Tecnópolis.
- TOF 7 will hold this Thursday’s second hearing virtually to continue reading the lengthy charging documents as logistics and scheduling changes are negotiated.
- At least one defendant, former construction chamber head Carlos Wagner, formally opposed shifting to three weekly in‑person sessions, while Casación warned that continued virtual hearings could affect defense rights.