Overview
- Prosecutors Luis Juez and Alberto Maques delivered final alegatos asking for the formal removal of federal judge Alfredo López during the jury de enjuiciamiento that reached its fourth hearing on Monday, July 13, 2026.
- A group of López supporters led by Raúl Padró interrupted the session with antisemitic and homophobic chants aimed at consejero Luis Juez, prompting president Marcelo Bartumeu Romero to order the evacuation and summon police.
- After police secured the building perimeter, the council resumed the hearing in a restricted format limited to tribunal members, consejeros and authorized advisers so the alegatos could continue.
- The disruption highlights direct intimidation risks for council members and court staff and could chill participation in disciplinary proceedings if security measures are not strengthened.
- The López jury is occurring at the same time the Consejo de la Magistratura is handling two other federal judge juries, a rare concentration that raises questions about the council’s capacity, procedures and public credibility.