Former Judge Vallecillo Seeks Return to the Bench

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 20, 2026 · Originally reported July 20, 2026 by La Prensa

A lawyer for Marco Antonio Vallecillo, a former judge facing corruption charges, has asked the Supreme Court to clarify his employment status and allow his return to the judiciary, arguing he was never formally dismissed or suspended.

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