Overview
- Seven Supreme Court magistrates opened a six‑session trial scheduled for November 3–5 and 11–13, calling roughly 40 witnesses, with no live broadcast of the hearings.
- The case centers on whether Álvaro García Ortiz unlawfully disclosed confidential material about businessman Alberto González Amador, with accusations including revelation of secrets, misuse of official documents and prevarication.
- The State Attorney’s Office defends García Ortiz and the public prosecutor’s office seeks his acquittal, while private and popular accusers request up to six years in prison, disqualification, and significant damages.
- Key evidence cited includes late‑night access to internal prosecutorial emails on March 13–14, 2024, messages pressing to issue a press note, and UCO reports that WhatsApp data were deleted on the day the case was opened.
- An appeals chamber removed a claim that the actions followed instructions from the prime minister’s office, yet the court will hear from political figures, UCO agents, and journalists, as the government continues to back García Ortiz and a verdict is expected by late 2025 or early 2026.