The court has dismissed, with a dissenting vote, the appeal filed by Álvaro García Ortiz, who faced the proposal of an investigating judge to stand trial for an alleged crime of disclosure of secrets. The court argued that there were sufficient indications to continue with the judicial process, despite the defense's attempts to annul the judge's initial decision. The dissenting vote within the court noted that no conclusive evidence was presented and argued that the case could be interpreted differently.
This case has attracted public attention due to the implications for privacy and confidentiality in public administration. García Ortiz, whose conduct is under review, defends his innocence and maintains that the accusations have no solid basis. Meanwhile, the judicial process advances, amid debates about the limits of professional secrecy and the right to information. The court's decision reinforces the stance to proceed with the trial, leaving the final ruling in the hands of future judicial proceedings.
Read the full news article on The World.
